Genome editing a potential WMD? According to the recent worldwide threat assessment, genetic engineering is as concerning as North Korea’s nuclear program. Sounds silly, but the implications of recent advances, particularly CRISPR-Cas9, are pretty scary. Follow the link below to my newest article on LadyFreethinker.org to read more.
Genome Editing Now Listed as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
CRISPR-Cas9 acts like a word processor for the human genome. The potential advances in medicine, agriculture, even human evolution are staggering. I’ve attached a great video by Youreka Science and iBiology that explains how CRISPR-Cas9 works using only a white board. I mean the video uses a white board, not CRISPR… Check it out below.
Gene of Interest 