When did NOVA Season 47 Episode 9 air?
NOVA Season 47 Episode 9 aired on September 9, 2020 at 9 PM ET.


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.

With an extraordinary new technology called CRISPR, we can now edit DNA—including human DNA. But how far should we go? Gene-editing promises to eliminate certain genetic disorders like sickle cell disease. But the applications quickly raise ethical questions. Is it wrong to engineer soldiers to feel no pain, or to resurrect an extinct species?
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NOVA Season 47 Episode 9 aired on September 9, 2020 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 90 minutes.
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