Episode 49
Designer genes
Are we on the road to designer babies? Plus, we unpack the latest cancer breakthrough.
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists · Will Tingle
March 14, 201632m 1s
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Show Notes
The recent invention of powerful precision tools for editing the human genome - known as CRISPR, has opened up new worlds of possibilities for researchers seeking to understand how our genes work - and also those who want to permanently change the human genome for generations to come. But are we on the road to designer babies? Plus, we unpack the latest cancer breakthrough, and our gene of the month is making a terrible racket. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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naked scientistsgeneticsCRISPRgenesengineeringcancerimmunotherapygenomicsDNA