Game Change – CRISPR's Brave New World

Explore the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 in this 86-minute panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the discovery, rapid adoption, and significant applications of CRISPR across various scientific fields. Examine the ethical implications of manipulating the human genome and the potential for treating diseases like cancer and AIDS. Learn about ongoing experiments in clean energy, agriculture, and medicine, including retinal gene therapy and dopaminergic neuron replacement. Discuss the challenges of regulating this powerful technology and its potential costs. Gain insights from leading bioengineers and medical researchers as they debate the future impact of CRISPR on science, medicine, and society.

Robert Benezra Introduction
Participant Introductions
How was CRISPR discovered?
Is it surprising how quickly CRISPR has been embraced?
What are the significant ways scientists are using CRISPR?
Do we want to manipulate the human genome?
What are the ethics that come with CRISPR?
How would we release a gene drive into the world
The first retinal gene therapy trial
Can CRISPR be used to replace dopaminergic neurons?
As CRISPR becomes more available could it suffer from under or over regulation?
How much can CRISPR cost?
Will CRISPR be the breakthrough for treating disorders?