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The Gene Doctors

The Gene Doctors

Season 2017 Episode 1 | 54m 11s

Every year, a million babies are born worldwide with hereditary diseases. Physicians once had little to offer. But now a new breed of gene doctors is on the case. Devising treatments that target the root causes, they are transforming patients’ lives.

Aired: 10/01/17 | Expires: 12/31/27
Extras
Watch • 5:57
The Gene Doctors
Austin and Max LeClaire
Brothers Austin and Max were born with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Clip: S2017 E1 | 5:57
Watch • 6:24
The Gene Doctors
Kimberly Ramirez
Cystic fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the US.
Clip: S2017 E1 | 6:24
Watch • 5:42
The Gene Doctors
Molly Troxel
Molly was born with an inherited genetic mutation, causing blindness.
Clip: S2017 E1 | 5:42
Watch • 1:25
The Gene Doctors
What is CRISPR?
See how a revolutionary technology called CRISPR is changing the future of medicine.
Clip: S2017 E1 | 1:25
Watch • 2:08
The Gene Doctors
The Gene Doctors: Trailer
Targeting the causes of genetic disease, doctors are now transforming patients’ lives.
Preview: 2:08