Friday, 11 December 2015

TED - We Can Now Edit Our DNA. But Let's Do It Wisely

https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_doudna_we_can_now_edit_our_dna_but_let_s_do_it_wisely/transcript?language=en#t-692180

genome - the total amount of genetic information in the chromosomes of an organism, including its genes and DNA sequences.
harness - to make use of (a source of power, eg a river) for some purpose, eg to produce electricity or to drive machinery
progeny - the organism or organisms resulting from sexual or asexual reproduction
helix - something, such as a strand of DNA, having a spiral shape.
cystic fibrosis - the most common congenital disease; the child's lungs and intestines and pancreas become clogged with thick mucus; caused by defect in a single gene; no cure is known'
induce - to cause an increase in the transcription of the RNA of (a gene).
moratorium - a suspension of an ongoing or planned activity

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