You will listen to a video introduction to a genome editing technology known as CRISPR/Cas9 that allows permanent modification of genes within organisms.
Prelistening Discussion Questions:
- Have you heard of CRISPR/Cas9 before? If so, what have you heard?
- How might genomic editing help humanity?
- What are the safety considerations to such a technology?
- Would you CRISPER/Cas9 research? Why or why not?
Listening
Click here, or watch the video below to learn about CRISPR/Cas9.
Exercise
Open the Exercise and preview the questions to Exercise 1. Watch the video again, and answer the questions in Exercise 1 while you listen.
When finished, move on to Exercise 2.