TED Radio Hour

Reshaping Evolution

Apr 7, 2023

50:15

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Episode guests

Nabiha Saklayen

Ryan Phelan

Jennifer Doudna

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Episode notes

The Potential of Stem Cells

01:20

Introduction

2min

CRISPR-Cas9: A Genome Editing Tool

4min

CRISPR-Cas9: The Next Scientific Revolution

3min

CRISPR-Based Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease

3min

The Ethics of CRISPR

2min

The Ethics of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing

6min

The Future of Parkinson's

2min

The Future of Cell Therapy

2min

The Cost of Stem Cells

3min

10.

Machine Learning to Identify and Zap Unwanted Cells

2min

11.

The Importance of Stem Cells in Medicine

2min

12.

The Future of Cell Therapy

6min

13.

The Black-Footed Ferret: A Case Study

4min

14.

The First Successfully Cloned Black-Footed Ferret

2min

15.

The Potential Downsides of Genetic Rescue

5min

16.

The Debate Over De-Extinction

6min

Original broadcast date: January 7, 2022. New innovations in gene and stem cell technology have the power to shape ecosystems and even change humanity. This hour, TED speakers share the breakthroughs heralding the next scientific revolution. Guests include biochemist Jennifer Doudna, physicist and biotech entrepreneur Nabiha Saklayen and conservation innovator and biotech entrepreneur Ryan Phelan.

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