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Non-Political Podcast With Anand Ranganathan - Designer Babies, Nicotine Addiction & More | TRS 342

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Sep 22, 2023
Scientist and author Anand Ranganathan discusses COVID-19 pandemic, crispr cas, heart attack, addictions, and future of humanity in an episode of The Ranveer Show.
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COVID-19 Bioweapon?

  • COVID-19's origin as a bioweapon is debated, but its escape from the Wuhan lab seems certain.
  • Whether accidental or intentional, China's delayed response after the escape raises serious questions.
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Directed Evolution

  • Directed evolution speeds up natural selection in a lab setting.
  • This can help develop drug resistance, as shown with penicillin where bacteria evolved resistance in just an hour.
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CRISPR Technology

  • CRISPR allows gene editing, but concerns about off-target effects exist.
  • Gene drive technology raises ethical questions about altering entire species.
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