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Independent Lens S27E1 — Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

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Independent Lens•Season 27•Episode 1

Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution

8.1/10 · 11 votesOct 6, 202585 min

Ranked #2 of 12 in Season 27•+0.7 vs season avg

Phil Sharp's RNA discovery reshaped science, medicine, and the global biotech industry.

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Episode Summary

"Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution" is episode 1 of Independent Lens season 27. It scored 8.1/10 from 11 votes, ranking #2 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on October 6, 2025.

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