In 1973, two scientists undertook an experiment that rocked the world. By transferring the DNA from one species to another, Herb Boyer and Stan Cohen became the first Genetic Engineers. Their experiment triggered a wave of controversy about the dangers of genetic manipulation, but it also generated a multibillion dollar industry.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/dna/episode2/index.html
Part 1: The Secret of Life
http://www.videosift.com/video/DNA-The-Secret-of-Life-part-1-of-5
Part 3: The Human Race
http://www.videosift.com/video/DNA-The-Human-Race-Part-3-of-5
Part 4: Curing Cancer
http://www.videosift.com/video/DNA-Curing-Cancer-Part-4-of-5
Part 5: Pandora's Box
http://www.videosift.com/video/DNA-Pandora-s-Box-Part-5-of-5
