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Oct 2024
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The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could...

Anthony Okoye
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The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could Change Life Forever" - In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of CRISPR and genetic engineering, technologies that promise to reshape our future. Discover how CRISPR's precision editing could eliminate genetic diseases, enhance human abilities, and even redefine what it means to be human. But where do we draw the line between progress and ethics? Join us as we dive into the potential, the risks, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding genetic engineering, asking the big questions about humanity’s future in the age of CRISPR. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on what this technology means for us all.

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