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Gene Editing
29/12/2018 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
Free
Monthly panel discussion, this week “Gene Editing”
It has been an eventful year for CRISPR gene editing technology. Come join our expert biologist panelists for a discussion of the year in genome modification. After a brief overview of the technology, we will discuss some of the highlight gene edits and their purpose, the end of the patent battle between Broad and UC Berkeley, European ruling on regulations of genetically modified crops, and on gene editing the human germline. Expect an informative and lively discussion of what’s new including the ethics and potential of the technology.
Recommended information sources
Explainer for a popular audience
Radiolab – Antibodies Part 1: CRISPR Jennifer Doudna, Eugene V. Koonin, Beth Shapiro, Carl Zimmer
Radiolab – Update: CRISPR Jennifer Doudna, Kevin Esvelt, Eugene V. Koonin, Beth Shapiro, Carl Zimmer
Radiolab explaining CRISPR in bacteria
How Does CRISPR Compare to Other Gene-Editing Techniques?
The bold plan to end malaria with a gene drive
Moderator: Beragon Betts
Panel participants:
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