An EMMY award-winning history of DNA to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the double helix with Dr Watson himself.

Fifty years ago "the secret of life" was revealed by two unknown scientists - Dr. James D. Watson and Dr. Francis Crick - with their discovery of the double helix structure of DNA. That scientific breakthrough has been called the single most important discovery of all time. Its current applications - in modern medicine and food production, for example - have already changed the way we live now. Its future potential, specifically the controversial idea of "genetic enhancement" in the womb, could radically alter life as we know it.

For the first time on television, DNA charts the comprehensive history of DNA science - from the discovery of the double helix structure to the mapping of the human genome to the latest research - and examines its current, sometimes controversial applications and implications for the future.
At the heart of this series are the very human stories behind the scientific experiments and discoveries, introducing viewers to the brilliant, passionate, fiercely competitive, sometimes quirky individuals on the front lines. While ground breaking computer animations bring the incredible world of molecular biology vividly to life.