The Gene

A fascinating history of the human genome unfolds, weaving together science and personal stories.

• Fred Vigeant
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  Fred Vigeant is WITF's Director of Programming and Promotions for TV and Radio. Fred manages the schedules for our radio and television platforms. He also analyzes audience research and manages the public affairs program Smart Talk. Previously, Fred was at WRVO in Oswego, NY for 12 years serving in various roles including Program Director and before that Operations Manager. Fred graduated from the State University of New York College at Oswego with a B.A. in Mass Communications and Broadcasting.

 Courtesy of Archives, California Institute of Technology

Calvin Bridges, Alfred Sturtevant, and O.L. Mohr worked with Thomas Hunt Morgan on his drosophila experiments at Columbia University.

In this two part series documentary, we’ll explore the history of the human genome.

The film weaves together science and personal stories. Patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors seek to discover cures, often in a race against time.

Watch The Gene on WITF. Part 1 on Tuesday April 7 at 8pm and Part 2 on Tuesday April 14 at 8pm.  This documentary is also available via the PBS Video app for on-demand viewing.

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