DNA Dreams
"The Beijing Genomics Institute delves into the genetic code in search of the stuff from which geniuses are made."
DNA Dreams is a documentary film. directed by Bregtje van der Haak. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
What if we could identify the genes for human intelligence? Would a brave new world of improved human beings be waiting for us? The documentary DNA Dreams features a new generation of scientists at BGI, China’s leading genomics research institute. The film follows eighteen-year-old Zhao Bowen, who wants to find the genetic basis of intelligence by analysing the DNA of 2,000 highly gifted children. At BGI’s cloning lab, twenty-five-year-old Lin Lin produces pigs in all shapes and forms. Deeply in love with her work, she feels ‘like a mother’ to the piglets that are conceived under her microscope.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DNA Dreams about?
What if we could identify the genes for human intelligence? Would a brave new world of improved human beings be waiting for us? The documentary DNA Dreams features a new generation of scientists at...
Who directed DNA Dreams?
DNA Dreams was directed by Bregtje van der Haak.
How long is DNA Dreams?
DNA Dreams has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).