The Secret of Life

The Secret of Life is a series of eight, 60-minute programs for PBS broadcast with extensive educational and outreach materials. The goal of the program is to make molecular biology intelligible to the audience, to demonstrate the extent to which it has transformed the biological and medical sciences, and to explore the pressing issues it raises. The materials will debunk tabloid images of laboratory-created monsters and headlines of miracle cancer cures, and bring subjects to life through tales of discovery, personal case studies, and engaging histories. The project aspires to prepare viewers to act as informed citizens in debates that demand the widest possible participation. It is a collaborative effort between the WGBH Educational Foundation, the British Broadcasting Corporation, the Chedd-Angier Production Company, and an international panel of scientific advisors.