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Join Dr. Cephas Ablakwa with Dr. James C. Gray MD, Dr. Derek Cashman, and Dr. Carla Hurt as they discuss the documentary "The Gene" by Ken Burns. This documentary weaves together science, history, and personal stories to create a historical biography of the human genome. It tells the story of the rapid evolution of genetic science from Gregor Mendel’s groundbreaking experiment in the 19th century to CRISPR, and the hope that newfound powers to alter DNA with pinpoint precision will transform the treatment of some of the world’s most complex and challenging diseases.
Join Dr. Cephas Ablakwa with Dr. James C. Gray MD, Dr. Derek Cashman, and Dr. Carla Hurt as they discuss the documentary "The Gene" by Ken Burns. This documentary weaves together science, history, and personal stories to create a historical biography of the human genome. It tells the story of the rapid evolution of genetic science from Gregor Mendel’s groundbreaking experiment in the 19th century to CRISPR, and the hope that newfound powers to alter DNA with pinpoint precision will transform the treatment of some of the world’s most complex and challenging diseases.