The Genetic Chance

June 20, 1976
55 min
Season 3 - Episode 19: The Genetic Chance

Season 3 - Episode 19: The Genetic Chance

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Overview

Recent scientific developments have made it possible to detect a wide variety of defects in unborn babies. NOVA focuses on the ethical question that must be considered: What defines a defect? Should defective babies be aborted, or should they be allowed to live?

Episode Information

TV Show

NOVA

Season

Season 3

Episode Number

19

Air Date

June 20, 1976

Runtime

55 minutes