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The Age of Genetic Wonder

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Ethics Courses Genetics Courses CRISPR Courses Theoretical Biology Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the groundbreaking world of genetic editing in this thought-provoking 18-minute TED Talk. Delve into the potential of gene-editing tools like CRISPR and their ability to program life at its most fundamental level. Examine pressing ethical questions surrounding the creation of new species and the potential redesign of humanity. Discover forecasts of possible futures in genetic editing, considering both the immense uncertainty and opportunity this frontier presents. Learn about the rise of theoretical and printing biology, and ponder how life itself may have originated. Gain insights into how these advancements could change the world and shape the future of our species.

Syllabus

Intro
The genome
Zoom out
Change the world
The rise of theoretical biology
The rise of printing biology
How did life get started


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TED

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