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That Revolutionary Gene-Editing Experiment? So Far So Good.

That Revolutionary Gene-Editing Experiment? So Far So Good.

FromShort Wave


That Revolutionary Gene-Editing Experiment? So Far So Good.

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Nov 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Earlier this month NPR health correspondent Rob Stein introduced us to Victoria Gray, the woman at the center of a groundbreaking medical treatment using CRISPR, the gene-editing technique. This week, Rob reports exclusively for NPR on the first results of that closely-watched experiment. Follow host Maddie Sofia on Twitter @maddie_sofia. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Nov 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.