Neil deGrasse Tyson On CRISPR Gene Editing | NBC News

The legendary scientist discusses how biology is being transformed by CRISPR technologies.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson On CRISPR Gene Editing | NBC News

[Fernando-woox]

I want/need to be taller. CRISPR will help me! Thanks science!

[chandhoksahil]

Isn't this guy a physicist? Why did NBC contact him about Biotechnology?

[PsychicInsignia]

Neil has such humility speaking about this. But consider how we have treated the earth, animals, and humanity.

[CoriSparx]

_"Are we wise enough to tame ourselves in the presence of this awesome power that was previously only in the hands of nature?"_
The sad thing is that the answer is most likely no... DX

[abbashemyaza]

Hate to disappoint Neal, but humanity will turn this into a nightmare. Watch and see...

[mannyverse]

Never have faith in humans choosing wisdom over self interest

[mikhailangel]

I agree that it's huge upside, and disagree it's​ unimaginable 'downside' the technology is a double edge blade

[etsap]

The idea of taking that out of natures hands seems scarier to me then having no control at all.

[doopythespoopy]

Ha! Like were actually gonna exercise caution and use this technology wisely! Were bringing back Eugenics, baby! Perfect humans, here we come!

[franksanchez]

I'm thinking about buying shares in this company this can change the world if it becomes successful

[hanspanzer]

it brought us crispy chicken. it must be good.

[fernandoperez]

Certain breeds of dogs have problems because of our gene editing.

[AVELON]

0:45 #parisJackson is not suppose to UNGODLY exist? What is #dispose and or #abortion ? good thoughts

[marlinwasp]

We're going to have rich people with superhuman children with 6 arms

[chrissoto]

Look Neil I don’t know about you but I’m going to use this marvelous new technology to get a size upgrade if you what I mean 😏

[danbee]

On the inexpensive side of stuff, I read catnip works better than DEET. #crispy

[juliohidalgo]

they have had this ability since we have had the technology in the 50's but now it's ok to know, I'll tell you now so you can prepare to do the right thing! THERE ARE BASES ON THE MOON AND MARS THE TRUTH IS THERE, THE TRUTH WILL BE KNOWN VERY SOON, don't be scared of them, be scared of those who aren't prepared. trust in God