A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution
Jennifer A. Doudna
9 Key ideas
30 MINS
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Technology & Future Science
Ever wondered about the potential of gene-editing technology to revolutionize our world?
Could we really eliminate diseases, bring back extinct species, or create designer pets?
What are the ethical implications of such power?
Dive into the journey of CRISPR, the groundbreaking tool poised to reshape the future of genetics, and the scientists, like Jennifer Doudna, who are at the forefront of this genetic revolution.
Ever wondered about the potential of gene-editing technology to revolutionize our world?
Could we really eliminate diseases, bring back extinct species, or create designer pets?
What are the ethical implications of such power?
Dive into the journey of CRISPR, the groundbreaking tool poised to reshape the future of genetics, and the scientists, like Jennifer Doudna, who are at the forefront of this genetic revolution.
Key Ideas
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#1
Can CRISPR Technology Unleash the Next Medical Revolution Inspired by Kim's Miraculous Recovery?
01 Jan 1970
03:07
03:07
#2
From Ribozymes to CRISPR: A Journey of Serendipitous Scientific Breakthroughs
01 Jan 1970
02:45
02:45
#3
How Did a Chance Meeting with Emmanuelle Charpentier Revolutionize Genome Editing?
01 Jan 1970
03:39
03:39
#4
Revolutionizing Medicine: Harvard, CRISPR, and the Birth of Editas Medicine
01 Jan 1970
02:36
02:36
#5
Is CRISPR the Key to a Future with Disease-Free Animals and Eternal Tomatoes?
01 Jan 1970
03:49
03:49
#6
Joe Biden and CRISPR: A New Era in Cancer Treatment Unveiled at Davos
01 Jan 1970
04:51
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#7
Is CRISPR the Future of Genetic Engineering or a Pandora's Box for Humanity?
01 Jan 1970
03:16
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#8
CRISPR Controversy: Ethical Dilemmas and Global Debate Ignited by Junjiu Huang's Embryo Experiment
01 Jan 1970
02:47
02:47
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Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:29
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About Author
Jennifer A. Doudna is a prominent American biochemist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. She is widely recognized for her pioneering work in the development of CRISPR-Cas9, a groundbreaking gene-editing technology. Doudna co-authored the book "A Crack in Creation: Gene Editing and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution," which delves into the scientific, ethical, and societal implications of her work. Her contributions to the field of genetics have earned her numerous accolades, including the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
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