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Monday Oct 12, 2020
CRISPR: The Future of Genetic Engineering
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
The CRISPR-Cas9 system for genetic engineering has taken the world by storm. Along with creating bruise-resistant potatoes and apples that never brown, the biggest potential for this ground-breaking discovery lies in its potential to save lives. Discussed in this episode: The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the CRISPR-Cas9 system, the history of CRISPR, CRISPR uses in genetically modified foods, uses for CRISPR in animal farming, CRISPR in human gene therapy, CRISPR uses in animal-to-human organ transplants, ethical concerns about using CRISPR, the logistical issues of widespread CRISPR implementation, and the future of genetic engineering.
Related reading: Jamie Metzl, "Hacking Darwin" (Sourcebooks Inc, 2019).
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