What will it mean when most of us can afford to have the information in our DNA—all three billion chemical letters of it—read, stored, and available for analysis? In "Cracking Your Genetic Code," NOVA reveals that we stand on the verge of a revolution. We meet cancer patients returned to robust health and a cystic fibrosis sufferer breathing easily because scientists have been able to pinpoint and neutralize the genetic abnormalities underlying their conditions. What are the moral dilemmas raised by the new technology? Will it help or hurt us to know our genetic destiny? What if such information falls into the hands of insurance companies, employers, and prospective mates? One thing is for certain: The new era of personalized, gene-based medicine is relevant to everyone. Soon, all of us may be deciding whether to join the ranks of the DNA generation.
| Title | NOVA - Season 39 Episode 15 : Cracking Your Genetic Code |
|---|---|
| Alternative Titles | PBS新星Nova, نوا, نووآ, PBS Nova |
| First Air Date | 1974-03-03 |
| Last Air Date | 2024-10-09 |
| Number of Episodes | 991 |
| Number of Seasons | 51 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | PBS, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 1 Engineering Ground Zero Engineering Ground Zero
2011-09-07PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 2 Surviving the Tsunami Surviving the Tsunami
2011-09-28PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 3 Finding Life Beyond Earth: Are We Alone? Finding Life Beyond Earth: Are We Alone?
2011-10-19PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 4 Iceman Murder Mystery Iceman Murder Mystery
2011-10-26PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 5 The Fabric of the Cosmos: What is Space? The Fabric of the Cosmos: What is Space?
2011-11-02PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 6 The Fabric of the Cosmos: The Illusion of Time The Fabric of the Cosmos: The Illusion of Time
2011-11-09PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 7 The Fabric of the Cosmos: Quantum Leap The Fabric of the Cosmos: Quantum Leap
2011-11-16PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 8 The Fabric of the Cosmos: Universe or Multiverse? The Fabric of the Cosmos: Universe or Multiverse?
2011-11-23PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 9 Deadliest Volcanoes Deadliest Volcanoes
2012-01-04PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 10 Bombing Hitler's Dams Bombing Hitler's Dams
2012-01-11PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 11 3D Spies of WWII 3D Spies of WWII
2012-01-18PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 12 Mystery of a Masterpiece Mystery of a Masterpiece
2012-01-25PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 13 Ice Age Death Trap Ice Age Death Trap
2012-02-01PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 14 Separating Twins Separating Twins
2012-02-08PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 15 Cracking Your Genetic Code Cracking Your Genetic Code
2012-03-28PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 16 Hunting the Elements Hunting the Elements
2012-04-04PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 17 Deadliest Tornadoes Deadliest Tornadoes
2012-04-11PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 18 Why Ships Sink Why Ships Sink
2012-04-18PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
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NOVA Season 39 :Episode 19 Secrets of the Sun Secrets of the Sun
2012-04-25PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and...
