Time for a CRISPR discussion about genetic engineering
Changing an organism’s genome is a profound act, and the tools you use to make the changes don’t alleviate the need for responsible regulation. Since bursting onto the scene in 2012,…
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The Download: funding a CRISPR embryo startup, and bad news for clean cement
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Reddit is suing Anthropic Reddit claims the AI company kept accessing its site…
Crypto billionaire Brian Armstrong is ready to invest in CRISPR baby tech
“I think the time is right for the defining company in the US to be built in this area,” Armstrong posted. The announcement from a deep-pocketed backer is a striking shift for a field…
Meet Cathy Tie, Bride of “China’s Frankenstein”
In April, the feed started to change even more drastically. He’s posts became increasingly provocative, with better English and a unique sensibility reflecting online culture. “Stop asking…
The US has approved CRISPR pigs for food
What’s certain is that the pig project was technically impressive and scientifically clever. Genus edited pig embryos to remove the receptor that the PRRS virus uses to enter cells. No…