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CRISPR and the Angry Hamsters (Advanced Program)

Oct 11, 2023
Precision Planting's agricultural technology and popularity of hamsters as pets. The complexities and potential consequences of altering genes with CRISPR. The revolutionary potential of CRISPR in medicine and the unexpected findings from modifying hamster DNA. The risks and unknown effects of genetic modifications with CRISPR. Controversy, ethical concerns, and potential risks of gene alteration with CRISPR.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Good and Bad Possibilities of CRISPR
01:49 • 2min
3
The Potential of CRISPR to Change Genes and Cure Diseases
03:51 • 2min
4
The Complexities of Using CRISPR to Modify Genes: Lessons from Angry Hamsters
05:44 • 2min
5
Controversy and Risks of Gene Alteration with CRISPR Technology
07:29 • 4min