NOVA - S16E15: Decoding the Book of Life
Biologists around the world gear up to decode the three-billion-letter genetic message that describes how humans are made. Ethicists warn that it may not be such a good idea.
All Episodes - Season 16
01Hot Enough for You?Jan 17, 198902The Last Journey of a GeniusJan 24, 198903The Strange New Science of ChaosJan 31, 198904Back to ChernobylFeb 14, 198905God, Darwin and the DinosaursFeb 21, 198906Adrift on the Gulf StreamFeb 28, 198907Secrets of Easter Island (1)Mar 07, 198908Legends of Easter Island (2)Mar 07, 198909The World Is Full of Oil!Mar 21, 198910Confronting the Killer GeneMar 28, 198911The Hidden CityOct 03, 198912The Controversial Dr. KoopOct 10, 198913Design Wars!Oct 17, 198914Echoes of WarOct 24, 198915Decoding the Book of LifeOct 31, 198916Hurricane!Nov 07, 198917Will Venice Survive Its Rescue?Nov 14, 198918What Is Music?Nov 21, 198919Yellowstone's Burning QuestionDec 05, 198920The Schoolboys Who Cracked the Soviet SecretDec 12, 1989
NOVA S16E15 Synopsis
NOVA "Decoding the Book of Life" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1989-10-31, this episode is part of Season 16 of NOVA. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Biologists around the world gear up to decode the three-billion-letter genetic message that describes how humans are made. Ethicists warn that it may not be such a good idea.
