Ep60 High Strangeness- CrispR- Editing Humanity with Kevin Davies
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The CRISPR Revolution: Unveiling the Future of Gene Editing
In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony discusses the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR with Kevin Davis, a renowned science journalist and author of 'Editing Humanity.' They explore the advancements in CRISPR technology and its applications in healthcare, genetic disease treatment, and agriculture. The conversation delves into the origins and development of CRISPR, significant breakthroughs, ethical considerations, and potential future implications. Kevin also shares insights from his extensive research and highlights the impact of CRISPR on global science and innovation.
00:00 Introduction to High Strangeness
00:32 The Evolution of Writing Tools
01:19 Introducing CRISPR
01:36 Meet Kevin Davis
03:26 Understanding CRISPR
04:28 The Discovery of CRISPR
08:08 CRISPR's Journey to Gene Editing
11:12 CRISPR in Human Cells
12:54 The Rise of CRISPR Companies
29:17 The Patent Battle
33:36 Advanced Gene Editing Techniques
37:44 Challenges and Future of CRISPR
42:43 The High Cost of Sickle Cell Therapy
44:19 Regulatory Bottlenecks and Fast-Tracking Therapies
46:49 Global Disparities in Access to Gene Therapies
49:05 The Complex Process of Sickle Cell Treatment
55:05 CRISPR's Potential in Agriculture
59:26 Ethical Concerns and Controversies in Gene Editing
01:12:36 The Future of CRISPR and Gene Editing
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Kevin Davies
@KevinADavies
Author "EDITING HUMANITY: The CRISPR Revolution and the New Era of Genome Editing"; Exec Ed
@CRISPRJournal
@GENbiotechjrnl
@hwaspeakers
Washington DCabout.me/kdaviesJoined April 2009
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