CRISPR gene editing: Is 'nobody’s perfect' an outdated saying?

The CRISPR gene-editing tool is an exciting and new technology that allows scientists to be more specific and efficient than ever before! This video explains gene editing, looks at how CRISPR works and addresses myths and ethical concerns behind CRISPR.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Ezza Jalil, Maryam Heba, Shaheer Jah, and Shaya Zhang.

Copyright McMaster University 2019

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