

Ep150 - Walter Isaacson | The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
9 snips May 24, 2021
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Jennifer Doudna's Central Role
- Jennifer Doudna is the central figure connecting DNA discovery to gene editing and RNA vaccine technology.
- She also leads tackling ethical issues in gene editing, making her an ideal narrative focus.
CRISPR's Gene Editing Power
- CRISPR comes from bacteria's defense against viruses by cutting virus DNA.
- Scientists reprogrammed it to edit human DNA at precise spots, enabling gene modification.
RNA's Vital Roles in CRISPR & Vaccines
- RNA acts as guide to enzymes for gene editing and messenger to build proteins such as coronavirus spike protein.
- CRISPR also enables viral detection and potential targeted viral destruction technologies.