Episode 60: Genetic Engineering: The Next Evolutionary Step

November 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 29 mins

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The crew debates the implications of a new scientific breakthrough in genetic engineering known as Gene drive. What are its benefits and what could be the potential ramifications if left unregulated.