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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 16 · Episode 10

Confronting the Killer Gene

Aired Mar 28, 1989at 9PM·55m

Arlo, Nancy and Janice each have a 50/50 chance of developing a devastating nerve disorder. A laboratory test can tell them if in fact they will fall victim. In their shoes, would you take the test? Thousands of others face a similar choice: to know, or not know, if they will carry the genetic time bomb of Huntington's disease. NOVA looks at this incurable disease which affects 20,000 people in the US and threatens tens of thousands of others.

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When did NOVA Season 16 Episode 10 air?

NOVA Season 16 Episode 10 aired on March 28, 1989 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 16 Episode 10?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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