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Unnatural Selection

201960 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

Biotechnology Ethics

Unnatural Selection

201960 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(32 ratings)• TMDB

Gene editing technologies like CRISPR have the potential to eliminate hereditary diseases and select specific traits in humans.

Biotechnology Ethics

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Gene editing technologies like CRISPR have the potential to eliminate hereditary diseases and select specific traits in humans.

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Joe Egender

Joe Egenderdirector

Leeor Kaufmandirector

Kevin Esveltcast

Aaron Traywickcast

David Isheecast

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Scientists and families confront the effects of gene editing technologies like CRISPR in "Unnatural Selection." The 2019 documentary presents personal stories of those impacted by genetic manipulation. It addresses ethical dilemmas related to human DNA modification and the potential to eliminate hereditary diseases. The film fosters dialogue on moral responsibilities tied to scientific advancements and the future of human evolution.

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