Fighting Cancer with CRISPR

The video discusses the potential of mRNA and CRISPR technologies in treating diseases like COVID, HIV, and cancer. It explains CRISPR as a genome editing tool, likened to Microsoft Word for DNA, and highlights its applications in medicine and agriculture. Ethical concerns, such as designer babies, are addressed, with a focus on not editing human embryos. The video also covers the research and development timeline for CRISPR, its future prospects, and the importance of making the technology accessible globally.

How does the timeline for developing new therapies using CRISPR compare to traditional drug development?

In what ways has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the perception of mRNA technology?

What role does public and private funding play in advancing CRISPR research?

What are the challenges in making CRISPR technology accessible to emerging markets?