2 chapters across the catalog
A 2019 clip of Bill Gates discussing CRISPR technology is used to explore the shift in terminology from "strains" to "variants." The hosts suggest that the use of mRNA technology and PCR testing is being leveraged to maintain high case numbers by identifying common cold mutations as COVID-19.
Genetically Mutated Rats, CRISPR Technology in the UK
Researchers at Edinburgh University proposed releasing genetically mutated rats into the UK population to combat rising rodent numbers in London. Using CRISPR DNA editing technology, the plan aims to suppress the population similarly to methods used for mosquitoes. The discussion touches on the potential for "garage scientists" to unleash edited organisms into the wild and the broader implications of human DNA editing.
