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1 posted on 07/26/2022 11:14:16 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

“ancient DNA technology”

The Sumerians were all over this, back in the day. Then it was all forgotten.


5 posted on 07/26/2022 11:53:11 AM PDT by rightwingcrazy (;-,)
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Gene editing can now change an entire species — forever | Jennifer Kahn

CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything, this technology has led to questions: How will this new power affect humanity? What are we going to use it to change? Are we gods now? Join journalist Jennifer Kahn as she ponders these questions and shares a potentially powerful application of gene drives: the development of disease-resistant mosquitoes that could knock out malaria and Zika.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_OhvOumT0


9 posted on 07/26/2022 12:11:04 PM PDT by Pollard (If there's a question mark in the headline, the answer should always be No.)
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