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Title:

Secrets in our DNA / a NOVA production by Kikim Media for WGBH Boston ; produced by Kiki Kapany, Michael Schwarz ; written and directed by Edward Gray.

Publisher:

PBS Distribution,

Copyright Date:

2021

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Genetic screening.
DNA fingerprinting.
Genomics.
DNA--Analysis.
DNA data banks.
Genetic genealogy.
Documentary television programs.
Science television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Gray, Edward (Edward S.), screenwriter. screenwriter.
Cahalane, Laurie television producer.
Wallace, Melanie (Producer), television producer.
Kapany, Kiki, television producer.
Schwarz, Michael (Producer), television producer.
Williams, Talithia, narrator.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
Kikim Media, production company.
PBS Distribution (Firm), film distributor.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.), production company.

Other Titles:

Nova (Television program)

Notes:

Documentry. "Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed-captions"--Container. "The peril and promise of consumer DNA testing" -- Container. Originally broadcast as a single episode of the television program Nova on the PBS Network. Program content: ©2020. Running time indicated on container: approximately 60 minutes; program running time: 54 minutes. "The following program contains graphic descriptions of crimes, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised." Narrator, Talithia Williams.

Summary:

DNA testing companies are trending nationally, with over 30 million Americans hoping to receive clues to family origins and forecasts of their future health -- not knowing the results can be misleading, or not considering that family secrets can tear apart relationships. The biggest risk, however, may be what these companies do with our information once they have it, so this program objectively explores the promise and peril of consumer DNA testing.

ISBN:

1531713238
9781531713232

UPC:

841887044981

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

EBPE325 -- Estherville Public Library (Estherville)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)