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In this documentary, part of the 20th Century With Mike Wallace series from CBS News and the History Channel, series host and CBS News correspondent Mike Wallace enters the mysterious world of deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly known as DNA. This episode goes back to the days of DNA's discovery in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick. Since then, the entire face of science has been changed with this miraculous breakthrough, including the increase in genetic-related sciences. 20th Century With Mike Wallace features interviews with scientists and DNA experts who talk about both the pros, such as DNA testing for crime solving, and the cons of DNA, such as genetic engineering. There is also an interview with Jeremy Rifkin, author of The Biotech Century, who shares his insights on the increasing debate over the uses of genetic testing.