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Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?

Would humans need to alter their DNA to settle in space?

Mornings with Simi

July 30, 20247m 31sbonus

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Show Notes

There are severe environmental challenges, such as radiation and food sourcing, that complicate humans exploring, and one day settling, in space. Now, some thinkers advocate for genome editing to help humans tolerate these conditions.

Guest: Sam McKee, Associate Tutor and PhD Candidate in the Philosophy of Science at Manchester Metropolitan University

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