Kerstin Göpfrich

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson and Matt Kirshen as they chat with Kerstin Göpfrich, a molecular biologist and professor advancing synthetic biology. They explore how life might originate in the universe and the implications of creating life from scratch. Göpfrich shares insights on RNA nanotechnology and the intriguing concept of molecular chirality. The trio also dives into the ethical complexities of engineering life and the future potential of synthetic organisms, leaving listeners pondering the origins and possibilities of life beyond Earth.