20 Feb 2013
Mind of a Rampage Killer
Can science help us understand these crimes?
Genetic Me
Is our life predetermined from birth? Does our genes determine our personality and behavior? Is there a criminal gene? This documentary follows the well-known Danish journalist, author, and neurobiologist Lone Frank, who explores her own self with the help of her genetic map and her family history.
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