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# Orphan Black

TV Series

2013

Creator: Graeme Manson and John Fawcett

Country: Canada

A woman discovers she's one of many clones, unraveling a conspiracy involving biotech corporations.

## Connected Technologies

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Hardware

Genetic Reprogramming

The Leda and Castor clones are genetically engineered humans created by biotech corporations for various purposes.

TRL

4/9

[/research/horizons/genetic-reprogramming](/research/horizons/genetic-reprogramming)

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software

Biometric Identification Systems

The series explores how clones are tracked and identified through genetic markers and surveillance systems.

TRL

8/9

[/research/aegis/biometric-identification-systems](/research/aegis/biometric-identification-systems)

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