In conjunction with Ken Burns’ latest documentary, “The Gene: An Intimate History,” Kansas City PBS is exploring local connections to genetic science and some ethical questions raised by exploration of the human genome.
See the attached video for more on the local connections to this important topic. The second installment of “The Gene: An Intimate History” airs tonight at 7 p.m. on KCPT.
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