What will geneticists do next?

The possibilities of what geneticists might be capable of in the future is exciting and ethically concerning in equal measure. That’s why this week, we’re looking at the possibility of de-extincting animals, designer babies and accidental mutations. We’re also wondering whether gene editing could help agriculture and we’re finding out exactly what a gene drive is. Join us and today’s expert, Professor Matthew Cobb! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.