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The brave new world of genetic engineering

Hosted by Warren Olney Aug. 04, 2017 National
Gene editing now used for agriculture and developing drugs can also prevent inherited human diseases. We hear the pros and cons of the latest breakthrough in medical science.

Gene editing now used for agriculture and developing drugs can also prevent inherited human diseases. We hear the pros and cons of the latest breakthrough in medical science.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Katie Cooper, Devan Schwartz, Gideon Brower

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