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Can We Make Life? Preview

A revolution in gene editing enables scientists to create and edit DNA like never before.

Aired 04/04/2018

NOVA

Can We Make Life? Preview

Preview: Season 45 Episode 105 | 28sVideo has Closed Captions

A revolution in gene editing enables scientists to create and edit DNA like never before.

"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 04/04/2018

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