Medicine's Big BreakthroughApril 4, 2017

This documentary looks at the breakthrough that could change the lives of everyone and everything on the planet. Gene editing is revolutionising medical research and could deliver new treatments, even cures for a host of diseases. It also gives scientists control over evolution, allowing genetic changes to be forced through species. But some are worried about letting the gene genie out of the bottle.

Medicine's Big Breakthrough was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 13 March 2019, 03:30. This episode was initially placed on Tuesday 4 April 2017.