Gene Editing

There are few subjects that are still shrouded in as much mystery along with taboo as DNA modification and in this controversial episode of Beyond the Present podcast Danny and Poujix join Ishaan, a bright mind active within the field of biotechnology, to discuss the ins and outs of editing the DNA of living organisms from plants and crops to animals and humans.

What is DNA modification and how is it done? What are the impacts as well as consequences of editing the DNA of living organisms? What is a designer baby and how does it differ from cloning? Is DNA engineering legal or moral for that matter? Can this rapidly developing field of study lead to curing not only diseases but also aging? 

These are but a few of the questions discussed in the 15th episode of the BTP podcast and if you are someone who is amazed by the impact of technology on our lives and simultaneously offended by racism then you are in for a treat!