Crazy for CRISPR - Naked Genetics 16.02.14




Naked Genetics Enhanced - from the Naked Scientists show

Summary: It's the hottest new biotechnology technique to hit the headlines since well, since ever. CRISPR is a precision set of genome editing tools enabling scientists to cut and paste together DNA in any organism, exactly how they want - and the implications for human health, and even humanity, are huge. Plus, linking genetics to lifestyle, and our gene of the month is black and white and very cute.