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Feb 2024
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1. A new upgrade for humans? + Your fav ...

Liv Grant & Taz Shipley
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Welcome to the debut episode of the So Cultured Podcast! 🎙️ in todays episode Taz will explore the mind-bending possibility of humans having their own software upgrades, through unlocking the new capabilities of gene editing!Through this, Taz sheds light on the latest advancements in treating sickle cell disease. Join us as we discuss groundbreaking developments that could pave the way for improved lives and medical progress.And of course, get ready for Liv to spill the HOT Laboratea. Ever heard of a certain tech influencer with 115k followers that recently turned out to be a catfish? Get ready for some spicy gossip as we dissect the details and share our thoughts on this unexpected twist.Whether you're a tech enthusiast, scientist, or just love a good dose of scandal, our first episode has something for everyone. And if you're hungry for more on the science we covered today, you can read more here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41587-023-00016-6Please note that this podcast is for 18+ as sometimes we discuss sensitive topics unsuitable for children. contact + business enquiries: soculturedpodcast@gmail.cominstagram: @soculturedpodcasttwitter/ X: @soculturedpodyoutube: https://youtube.com/@SoCulturedPodcast?si=cT8nGss_iVvrQm_rtiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soculturedpodcast

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