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How to Build a Human (2002–2002) — medical on BBC Two

The answer: Concluded February 3, 2002.
How to Build a Human poster
Genre
Medical
Network / streamer
BBC Two
Premiered
January 13, 2002
Ended
February 3, 2002
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season

About How to Build a Human

How to Build a Human ended on February 3, 2002, on BBC Two.

This documentary film explored the rapidly advancing field of genetic engineering and its potential to transform the human race. It provided an in-depth look at the science behind DNA manipulation, cloning, and artificial wombs, illustrating how these innovations could lead to a future where humans can repair damaged organs with nearly identical DNA or even meet younger versions of themselves. The program also documented the creation of the first cloned human embryo and the scientists involved in this groundbreaking work.

The show was a medical documentary series that aired in 2002. It featured a detailed examination of the possibilities and ethical considerations of genetic engineering, offering viewers insight into a future where such technologies could become commonplace. The series consisted of four episodes, each lasting about an hour, and aimed to inform audiences about the potential impacts of genetic science on human life.

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