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The Viruses That Could Cure Cancer (And Maybe Wipe Out Humanity)
The Viruses That Could Cure Cancer (And Maybe Wipe Out Humanity)
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Gideon Lichfield and Lauren Goode talk to Andrew Hessel, a scientist, writer and entrepreneur who is working to push forward the field of synthetic biology — the science of genetically modifying organisms for everything from vaccines to food production. They discuss how modified viruses can be used to treat a range of cancers, and the wide ranging, science-fiction-like implications of the field.
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Released:
Jul 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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