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Everybody is talking about genes. Your body is filled with them. You look the way you do because of them. But do you really know what a gene is? This animated series won’t get you a Ph.D., but it does clear up a few mysteries about how genes work, how they make us, if we can change them and what they might look like in the future. (Microscope not required.)

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The Gene
The Gene Explained | The Gene That Transformed
What terrifying things go on inside of chrysalis, and what dark role do genes play?
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The Gene
The Gene Explained | Gene Damage
What goes on in our DNA to make us grow grey hair, wrinkles and less than healthy DNA?
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The Gene
The Gene Explained | Is That a Banana in Your Genes?
Humans are indeed genetically related to bananas (as well as slugs), but how exactly?
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Funding for KEN BURNS PRESENTS THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY has been provided by Genentech, 23andMe, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Gray Foundation, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) & Conquer Cancer Foundation, Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation, Craig and Susan McCaw Foundation, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The Outreach and Education Partner is National Institutes of Health, National Human Genome Research Institute. Outreach support is provided by Foundation Medicine.
Episodes
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The Gene
Revolution in the Treatment of Disease
Part Two begins with the signature scientific achievement of our time.
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The Gene
Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics
Part One interweaves present-day stories with the discoveries of pioneers in genetics.
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Extras
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Mrs. Wilson
Episode 2 Scene
Who is the mysterious woman at the funeral for Alison Wilson's husband?
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Nature
NATURE - Season 45
Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.
Preview: S45 | 8:32
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American Masters
Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World
Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.
Preview: S40 E5 | 2:37
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Antiques Roadshow
Preview: 250 Years of Americana
Preview: 250 Years of Americana
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Independent Lens
Assembly | Trailer
Follow the creation of an exhibition honoring Black and queer culture that blends vogue and AI.
Preview: S27 E13 | 0:30
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Grantchester
Season 11 Official Preview
The beloved Mystery! series will debut its last season starting on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 9/8c.
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Patience
Season 2 Preview
Patience is back tackling crimes across York with new fiery detective Frankie Monroe.
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Grantchester
Season 11 Preview
Take a look at what's ahead in the unforgettable final season of Grantchester Sunday, June 14, 9/8c.
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Sesame Street
Cookie Monster is Frustrated
Cookie Monster feels frustrated when Abby doesn't listen to him.
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Sesame Street
Cookie's Monster Foodie Truck: Corn Bread
Cookie Monster and Gonger help make delicious corn bread.
Clip: S56 E9 | 4:46