Radio Programs
Hosted by John Hockenberry and guided by an outstanding panel of advisors, the documentaries and features explore not only the science of genetics, but its ethical, social and legal implications. The series — produced by SoundVision Productions and distributed by National Public Radio — has met with wide acclaim and won many prestigious awards.
2007 Series
| Beyond Human Comparing the genomes of humans, apes and birds. | |
| Designing the Garden High-tech meals at the dinner table. | |
| Minding the Brain The double-edged sword of memory. | |
| Rewriting Heredity Searching for the genetic control knob. | |
| The Heat Is On Who wins and who loses on a warming planet. |
2001 Series
Genetic Medicine
The ability of genetic technologies to predict, prevent and treat disease seems like a real possibility, but there are controversies and roadblocks.
Genetics & Applied Ecology
How genetic technologies have helped us understand ecology and manage environments.
Genetics & Astrobiology
Genetic tools help define life on Earth. New understandings about energy, metabolism and replication influence the search for life beyond Earth.
Genetics of Aging & Longevity
Researchers are looking for the Fountain of Youth, and turning to genetic tools — rather than foreign lands — to find it.
Planet of the Bugs
How researchers use their knowledge of DNA as a weapon against infectious bugs.
1998 Series
DNA & Behavior
Learn about behavioral genetics and find out: do you carry some of your fate in your genes?
DNA & Evolution
The human genome is about 99.9 percent identical among humans. What makes us unique?
Gene Therapy
Explore the science, ethics, and attitudes behind potential gene therapy treatments.
Genetics & Biotechnology
Do you own your own DNA? Explore the issues that arise when DNA hits the marketplace.
Law & the Genetics of Identity
Explore the ethical, legal, and social issues of DNA fingerprinting from the forensics lab to DNA databases.
Plants, Animals & Transgenics
The applications of biotechnology and the controversy that surrounds them.
Predictive Genetic Testing
Predictive tests can provide valuable information about your future health, but do you really want to know?
Prenatal Genetic Testing
Prenatal tests can provide valuable information about the health of a fetus — and raise tough ethical, social, and legal questions.
The Human Genome Project
A roundtable discussion with the researchers involved in the Human Genome Project.