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Harder, Better, CRISPR, Stronger
FromWe Have Concerns
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Aug 3, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
The first known attempt at creating genetically modified human embryos in the United States has been carried out by a team of researchers in Portland, Oregon. The effort, led by Shoukhrat Mitalipov of Oregon Health and Science University, involved changing the DNA of a large number of one-cell embryos with the gene-editing technique CRISPR. Anthony and Jeff discuss designer babies, and what this might mean for the future.
Released:
Aug 3, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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