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CRISPR and the Future of Genetic Engineering

Journalists, politicians, authors and newsmakers from around the world come together at the Crosscut Ideas Festival to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

CRISPR and the Future of Genetic Engineering

Season 3 Episode 5 | 30m 32s | CC

Doudna is a co-founder of the CRISPR gene editing tool that offers incredible opportunities to treat or cure diseases, develop crops resistant to pests and diseases and livestock that are more efficient at producing meat and milk. There are also risks, including the concern that it could lead to a new class of "designer babies," among many ethical concerns. So where do we go from here?

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