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A Crack In Creation

A Crack In Creation

FromWhat You Will Learn


A Crack In Creation

FromWhat You Will Learn

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The biological world is undergoing profound, human-induced changes. For billions of years, life progressed according to Darwin's theory of evolution - organisms developed through a series of random genetic variations. Up to now, species has been shaped by this process. Today things could not be more different. Scientists have succeeded in bringing his primordial successfully under human control. Scientists can now manipulate and rationally modify the genetic code that defines every species on the planet, including our own. And with the newest and arguably most effective genetic engineering tool" CRISPR-CAS9 (CRISPR for short).  The genome, an organism's entire DNA content including all its genes, has become almost as editable as a simple piece of text. Crack In the Code of Creation shows Jennifer Doudna's discovery of the technology and how it can be applied to change our future rapidly.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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We’re Adam and Adam, two Aussie blokes that love reading great books. Each week we share the best bits from the best books, and interview the world’s top authors. The books we cover can help you improve every area of your life, from your health to your wealth, from your relationships to your mindset. You’ll learn to pick up healthier habits, and drop the ones that are holding you back. We put the world’s best ideas within your reach, for a fraction of the time it would take to read the full book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.