CRISPR: The story of us | TED Institute

For nearly a century, scientists have been studying the human genome to better understand what makes us, us. They began by identifying the genes, or the “letters” of our genetic language. Then they collected the first volume, the human genome. Now with the development of gene-editing techniques like CRISPR, scientists are exploring how we can treat life-threatening conditions by copying, pasting and re-arranging the words of our genetic story. With help from tools like CRISPR, we now have the potential to unlock new possibilities in the space of clinical science and beyond.

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Thankyou!!!
I believe we will be able to map all kinds of viruses and infiltrate their replication ability so that they will not be able to replicate.. Viral targeting medicine..
From what i have just learned about the new Hep C medicine technology.. It made me able to see how this could be applied to other viral problems therefore eradicating viruses and diseases from our planet. Healing a lot of pain and misery.
God Bless You!