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The Gene: An Intimate History

2020 ★ 8.0 1 season 2 eps TV-MA

Documentary

“The Gene: An Intimate History” brings vividly to life the story of today’s revolution in medical science through present-day tales of patients and doctors at the forefront of the search for genetic treatments, interwoven with a compelling history of the discoveries that made this possible and the ethical challenges raised by the ability to edit DNA with precision.

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The Gene: An Intimate History is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 2 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Last verified: November 8, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 2 total across 1 season

2 episodes20200 watched

Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics✓

Part One interweaves the present-day story of the Rosens, a young family on an odyssey to find a cure for their four-year-old daughter’s rare genetic disease, with stories of the exciting discoveries of the early pioneers in genetics. This episode also tracks the dark period in human history when a little genetic knowledge was used to justify terrifying human experiments.

Revolution in the Treatment of Disease✓

Part Two begins with the story of the signature scientific achievement of our time: the mapping of the human genome. As scientists learn to read the genetic code, they grapple with the dangers inherent in increasingly sophisticated and easily available methods of intervening in the very essence of what makes us human, our DNA.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Gene: An Intimate History have?

The Gene: An Intimate History has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

Is The Gene: An Intimate History still on the air?

The Gene: An Intimate History has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Gene: An Intimate History?

The Gene: An Intimate History airs on PBS.

When did The Gene: An Intimate History first air?

The Gene: An Intimate History first aired on April 7, 2020.

Cast

David Costabile

David Costabile

Narrator (voice)

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Siddhartha Mukherjee

Self

Edward Wild

Self

Audrey Winkelsas

Audrey Winkelsas

Self

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