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How Do We Edit DNA? - CRISPR and Gene Editing Technology

Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the revolutionary world of gene editing technology in this 33-minute lecture from the series "Synthetic Biology: Life's Extraordinary New Worlds." Delve into the groundbreaking CRISPR technique and its potential to treat diseases like sickle-cell anemia, Tay-Sachs, and cancer. Discover how Isaac Asimov's predictions align with current advancements, examine practical applications of CRISPR, and understand its intersection with Silicon Valley innovation. Learn about bioengineering methods preceding CRISPR, grasp the mechanics of how CRISPR functions, and explore what makes it so effective. Distinguish between the technology and science aspects of gene editing, and critically examine the bioethical concerns surrounding CRISPR's use in human genetic modification.

Syllabus

Why CRISPR Is Groundbreaking
Have Isaac Asimov's Predictions Come True?
Practical Applications of CRISPR
Synthetic Biology Meets Silicon Valley
Bioengineering before CRISPR
How CRISPR Works
What Makes CRISPR Effective
Differentiating Technology from Science
Bioethical Concerns with CRISPR


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Wondrium

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