The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe cover image

The Skeptics Guide #813 - Feb 6 2021

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

00:00

Is This a CRISPR or a Protein Switch?

This could be something as big as CRISPR. I mean, who knows? Well, no one 20 years when we look back and see it, but it was just a couple of years ago that. The specific way that they engineered in this study is to become bioluminescent. This protein glows when the signal of interest binds to it with obvious applications. You could take your blood, put this in there, and if it glows, you have lymphoma.

Play episode from 47:25
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app