How CRISPR could change the world—And why that frightens many of usThis is exciting technology and it might wind up having a huge impact. Comparing the impact of gene editing to the creation of modern computers is a bit of an understatement. The revolutionary potential of gene editing far exceeds anything we've seen during the entire history of mankind.
CRISPR is not just a passing science trend. The tool allows us to modify and rearrange DNA, which determines how the bodies of all living things function. Furthermore, depending on where the changes are made, they can be permanent—meaning the tweaking done in an animal or human can be passed down through generations. A tool of this magnitude, like the modern computer, has infinite possibilities.
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https://www.geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/10/04/crispr-change-world-frightens-many-us/