Kevin Esvelt
Self
Series

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.
Episodes
1. Cut, Paste, LifeNow viewing2019-10-181h 10mGene-editing technologies promise to eliminate diseases, and biohackers push for access while scientists grapple with formidable ethical questions.
2. The First to Try2019-10-181h 3mNew 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.
3. Changing an Entire Species2019-10-181h 2mUsing gene drive technology, humans have the chance to shape -- and eradicate -- whole species. But the implications alarm bioethicists and activists.
4. Our Next Generation2019-10-181h 8mAs Jackson gets ready for surgery, Maria and Victor await their “three-person baby” at a Ukrainian clinic that uses pronuclear transfer technology.Cast
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Unnatural Selection has 1 season and 4 episodes.
Unnatural Selection first aired in 2019.
Unnatural Selection's status on TMDB is: Ended.
Unnatural Selection is classified as Documentary.