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May 2023
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CRISPR | The Future of Genetic Engineeri...

Dr Mike Todorovic
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In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss how humans realised that bacteria could fight off viruses using sequences in their DNA called, CRISPR. Today, CRISPR technology is being used to cure cancer and investigate the cause of genetic disease. 


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