Unnatural Selection
Unnatural Selection

Unnatural Selection (2019)

7.1 (33 votes)
1 Season
October 18, 2019
English
Documentary

Synopsis

From eradicating disease to selecting a child's traits, gene editing gives humans the chance to hack biology. Meet the real people behind the science.

Creator

Leeor Kaufman, Joe Egender, Christina Clusiau

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Cut, Paste, Life
E1

Cut, Paste, Life

Oct 18, 2019
70 min

Gene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.

The First to Try
E2

The First to Try

Oct 18, 2019
64 min

New gene therapies may change the lives of Jackson, Nick and Tristan. But on this risky frontier, nothing is guaranteed, and the price can be steep.

Changing an Entire Species
E3

Changing an Entire Species

Oct 18, 2019
62 min

Using gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.

Our Next Generation
E4

Our Next Generation

Oct 18, 2019
68 min

As Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.

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Trailer

Details

Original Title

Unnatural Selection

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

Radley Studios, Reel Peak Film, Twist & Turn Films