A revolution in gene editing enables scientists to create and edit DNA like never before. Premiering May 23, 2018 at 9 pm on PBS “It’s alive!” Since Dr. Frankenstein spoke those famous words, we’ve been alternately enthralled and terrified by the idea of creating life in the lab. Now, a […]
Disclaimer: The point of this video is not to accurately predict the future, but to illustrate potential ideals for the future. If it can be imagined, who’s to say it cannot be obtained at some point? At the current rate, a lot can happen in the next 100 years, so […]
With an extraordinary new technology called CRISPR, we can now edit DNA—including human DNA. But how far should we go? Gene-editing promises to eliminate certain genetic disorders like sickle cell disease. But the applications quickly raise ethical questions. Is it wrong to engineer soldiers to feel no pain, or to […]
If you could combine your genes with any animal in the world, which one would you choose? Would you want the power of a wolf? The agility of a cat? Or the wings of a bird? Well, you’d better make your mind up quickly, because this technology is right around […]
A short speculative fiction story about a woman who thought she changed the world for the better. This story is not intended to be factually accurate or informative on the science of genetic engineering. Shop Pursuit of Wonder merch here: https://www.pursuitofwonder.com/store If you are interested in supporting the channel, you […]
Designer babies, the end of diseases, genetically modified humans that never age. Outrageous things that used to be science fiction are suddenly becoming reality. The only thing we know for sure is that things will change irreversibly. OUR CHANNELS ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ German Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeDE Spanish Channel: https://kgs.link/youtubeES HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT […]
This is a sci-fi documentary looking at the future of genetic engineering and how it applies to space exploration, astronauts, terraforming planets and even Earth. What is DNA, and how can it be engineered. What is CRISPR, and the future technology used in genetic engineering and biotechnology. Personal inspiration in […]
Researchers took a tiny step toward creating a hybrid cross between a human and a pig. It could save millions of lives. But is it ethical? Let’s discuss. Here’s the article in National Geographic: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2017/01/human-pig-hybrid-embryo-chimera-organs-health-science/#/02-human-pig-chimera.jpg Support me on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/answerswithjoe Follow me at all my places! Instagram: https://instagram.com/answerswithjoe Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/answerswithjoe […]
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