Movies and TvShows featuring "chromosome" theme.

Tiptoes is a comedy-drama that explores a love triangle between fraternal twins, Steven and Carol, and a little person named Rolfe. Steven is about to marry his pregnant girlfriend, Carol, when he discovers that his family has kept a secret from him - his brother Rolfe is a dwarf. As Steven navigates his new reality and grapples with his feelings for both Carol and Rolfe, he must confront his own prejudices and the expectations of society.

Identical twins are born, one is good and one is evil. They need each-other to exist, but they deeply resent the others existence. They both fall in love with the same woman. A love triangle forms which leads to murder.

Over the last three decades, science has been advancing our understanding of stress—how it impacts our bodies and how our social standing can make us more or less susceptible. From baboon troops on the plains of Africa, to neuroscience labs at Stanford University, scientists are revealing just how lethal stress can be. Research tells us that the impact of stress can be found deep within us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to our bellies, even unraveling our chromosomes. Understanding how stress works can help us figure out ways to combat it and how to live a life free of the tyranny of this contemporary plague. In Stress: Portrait of a Killer, scientific discoveries in the field and in the lab prove that stress is not just a state of mind, but something measurable and dangerous.

Introduction to DNA by Frank Baxter and Bell Labs.

Jerome Lejeune - To the Least of My Brothers and Sisters is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the life and work of Jerome Lejeune, a renowned geneticist and humanist. The film sheds light on Lejeune's groundbreaking research on Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) and his unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights of those with disabilities. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the documentary explores the impact of Lejeune's discoveries on medical science, ethics, and society as a whole. It also addresses the controversial topic of abortion and the ethical considerations surrounding it. This captivating film serves as a testament to Lejeune's pioneering spirit and his enduring legacy in the field of genetics.

Far from the Tree is a documentary that follows the lives of families who have children that are different from them, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and identity. The film showcases the challenges and triumphs of these families as they navigate through society's expectations and norms.