Submitted by je97 t3_1044ssd in UpliftingNews
No-Gear-6423 t1_j33jfyt wrote
Reply to comment by __WanderLust_ in Cancer Vaccine to Simultaneously Kill and Prevent Brain Cancer Developed by je97
Saying crispr is controversial is like saying dynamite is controversial. It's a tool that will change the world in many amazing ways, it is not in and of itself good or bad. The application of crispr has already improved the world and the lives of people in it. But as with any powerful tool, it could be used in an unethical way in the future.
If you haven't watched this video, I recommend it. (Fixed link)
If you prefer to read, this article might be more your speed.
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2018/11/08/gene-drives-promise-great-gains-and-great-dangers
Retrosteve t1_j33tqs5 wrote
I thought you were linking to the insanely good A Capella Science video. Which explains it really well too.
Fool_Apprentice t1_j34kzdd wrote
Wow!
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