With the discovery of a surprising immune response in E coli bacteria, we are facing a new era of freedom from genetic mutations that lead to disease by simply and precisely editing our genes. But there is also a potential dark side to gene editing.
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In this episode, Josh and Chuck break down CRISPR gene editing—a revolutionary genetic technology that could fundamentally change medicine and humanity as we know it. They start with the basics of DNA, genes, and mutations before exploring how scientists discovered CRISPR as a bacterial immune system and then figured out how to use it as a precise genetic editing tool. It's a mind-bending dive into how we might soon be able to edit out genetic diseases rather than just manage them.
Movies Discussed
Say Anything...
"John Cusack started to say anything. In 87? Well, maybe something around there. — Chuck mentions the movie while discussing the timeline of 1987 and trying to remember when it was released."
— Chuck
Singles
"Singles was like 89-90. No, Singles was definitely in the 90s because I was in college. — Chuck references Singles while debating the release dates of 80s and 90s Cameron Crowe films."
— Chuck
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