Ethics and Gene Technology
By DW
05 November 2023 |
3:11 pm
Genetic modification has never been easier. The CRISPR genetic scissors enable targeted intervention that transforms animals and plants according to our needs. It also works in humans. The hope is that many diseases can now be eradicated.
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