33 min listen
Crazy for CRISPR
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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
It's the hottest new biotechnology technique to hit the headlines since well, since ever. CRISPR is a precision set of genome editing tools enabling scientists to cut and paste together DNA in any organism, exactly how they want - and the implications for human health, and even humanity, are huge. Plus, linking genetics to lifestyle, and our gene of the month is black and white and very cute.
Released:
Feb 14, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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