Can CRISPR Save the World? - The Next Green Revolution

Explore the potential of CRISPR gene editing technology to address global food security challenges in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the scientific, ethical, and philosophical implications of using CRISPR to revolutionize agriculture as experts discuss its applications, benefits, and risks. Learn about the differences between transgenic and CRISPR techniques, the potential impact on farmers and consumers, and the regulatory landscape surrounding gene-edited crops. Gain insights into cutting-edge plant biology research, industrial applications, and the importance of science-policy interfaces. Examine the controversies surrounding GMOs and gene editing, and consider how CRISPR might shape the future of food production in a world facing population growth and climate change.

Introductions
How are you using CRISPR in your work
What is CRISPR
transgenic vs CRISPR
philosophical and ethical questions
United Nations
Can CRISPR be used in any plant
Whats really cool about plants
No GMOs
Is this a GMO
How does it work
Whats different about CRISPR
Who will benefit from CRISPR
Benefits for farmers
Are GMO crops more expensive
Can CRISPR increase herbicide resistance
Can CRISPR insert genes or replace genes
Can CRISPR introduce resistance genes
Can CRISPR introduce genes from other species
The model system
Collaboration
Pioneer
Industrial Hemp
Funding
Collaborations
Science Policy Interface
AntiScience
Risks
Risks in Plant Biology