What does it mean for you to be human? As science continues to press the edges of replacement parts (from the outside) and intentional genetic manipulations (from the inside), the need to pay attention is rapidly increasing. ... Continue Reading >>
CRISPR technology
The Sharp Edge of Potential: CRISPR/Cas9
If you have ever doubted that the human body is a device, the following conversation may well press a few buttons for you. The following is taken from the work of Sam Harris (PhD in neuroscience): In this episode of the Waking Up podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Jennifer Doudna about the gene-editing technology CRISPR/Cas9. They talk about the biology of ... Continue Reading >>