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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 | 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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The Gene
The Gene Explained | Invasion of the Gene Snatchers
How do viruses work? Sort of like an alien invasion that replaces our cell’s genetic code.
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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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Sesame Street
T is for Tool
T is for tools. Can you name different types of tools?
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Sesame Street
4 Tools
Let's count to 4. 4 Tools!
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Sesame Street
What if, Let's try Game Show
Ji-young and friends problem solve in this fun game show.
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Sesame Street
Number of the Day: 2
Elmo and Tango count the number of dog toys for the number of the day.
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Sesame Street
Gratitude with SZA
Join Elmo, Gabrielle and Abby as they sing about gratitude with their friend SZA.
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Sesame Street
Nature Explorers: Worms
Join nature explorers Elmo and Gabrielle as they learn all about worms.
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Our Time
Teen Mental Health – AFTERTASTE & INTRUSIVE
Understanding eating disorders and anxiety through the eyes of teens and their families.
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Independent Lens
Keep Quiet and Forgive | Trailer
One woman exposes abuse within Amish communities and helps survivors find the strength to speak out.
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Call the Midwife
Season 15 Preview
The new season kicks off in 1971 as several of the ladies embrace Women’s Lib.
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