CRISPR: A Gene-Editing Superpower
Any molecular biologist will tell you that genetic engineering is tricky. But up until recently we might be witnessing a new age in human development. Hosted by: Michael Aranda ----------...
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CRISPR. Its name kind of sounds like an ad for fresh vegetables, it’s changing the entire field of biology. Using this technique, scientists can edit genes with a precision, accuracy, and speed they never had before. That’s great news for research and human health! But if humans can now manipulate the genome of any organism, there are ethical questions that we need to consider. Any molecular biologist will tell you that genetic engineering is a tricky pain in the butt. The goal is to do one of a few things: You could change the amount of a gene in a cell, or delete it completely. You can also make a mutation in a gene, by altering, adding, or taking out pieces of DNA called base pairs. Or you can introduce a gene from a totally different organism. Li...
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CRISPR. Its name kind of sounds like an ad for fresh vegetables, it’s changing the entire field of biology. Using this technique, scientists can edit genes with a precision, accuracy, and speed they never had before. That’s great news for research and human health! But if humans can now manipulate the genome of any organism, there are ethical questions that we need to consider. Any molecular biologist will tell you that genetic engineering is a tricky pain in the butt. The goal is to do one of a few things: You could change the amount of a gene in a cell, or delete it completely. You can also make a mutation in a gene, by altering, adding, or taking out pieces of DNA called base pairs. Or you can introduce a gene from a totally different organism. Li...
