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NOVA Wonders Can We Make Life?

A revolution in gene editing technology enables scientists to create and edit DNA.

Aired 05/23/2018 | Expired 05/23/2024 | Rating TV-PG

NOVA Wonders Can We Make Life?

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NOVA Wonders Can We Make Life?

Season 45 Episode 105 | 53m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

A revolution in gene editing technology enables scientists to create and edit DNA.

"It's alive!" Since Dr. Frankenstein spoke those famous words, we've been alternately enthralled and terrified by the idea of creating life in the lab. Now, a revolution in genetic engineering and thrilling innovations in synthetic biology are bringing that dream—or nightmare, as the case may be—closer to reality. New tools allow researchers to use cells to create their own DNA.

Aired 05/23/2018 | Expired 05/23/2024 | Rating TV-PG

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National corporate funding for NOVA Wonders is provided by Draper. Major funding for NOVA Wonders is provided by National Science Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, the Alfred P....

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NOVA Wonders Can We Make Life?

Season 45 Episode 105 | 53m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

"It's alive!" Since Dr. Frankenstein spoke those famous words, we've been alternately enthralled and terrified by the idea of creating life in the lab. Now, a revolution in genetic engineering and thrilling innovations in synthetic biology are bringing that dream—or nightmare, as the case may be—closer to reality. New tools allow researchers to use cells to create their own DNA.

Aired 05/23/2018 | Expired 05/23/2024 | Rating TV-PG

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