{"id":12941,"date":"2017-09-15T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-15T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/associatednews.us\/content\/2017\/09\/15\/paul-knoepfler-what-are-the-unintended-consequences-of-human-gene-editing\/"},"modified":"2017-09-15T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2017-09-15T13:52:00","slug":"paul-knoepfler-what-are-the-unintended-consequences-of-human-gene-editing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/associatednews.us\/content\/paul-knoepfler-what-are-the-unintended-consequences-of-human-gene-editing\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Knoepfler: What Are The Unintended Consequences Of Human Gene Editing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Part 3 of the <\/em>TED Radio Hour episode <\/em>Future Consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Paul Knoepfler’s TED Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n

New gene editing tools hold a great deal of promise, but biologist Paul Knoepfler says we should be cautious. He warns altering DNA can have dire consequences, including a new form of eugenics.<\/p>\n

About Paul Knoepfler<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Knoepfler<\/a> is a biologist and a professor at UC Davis School of Medicine<\/a>. His research<\/a> examines stem and cancer cells including new genetic modification technology’s capacity to transform these cells.<\/p>\n

He is the author of GMO Sapiens: The Life-Changing Science of Designer Babies<\/a><\/em> and runs the popular science blog, The Niche<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Related TED Bio: Paul Knoepfler<\/a><\/div>\n

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Related TED Talk: Jennifer Kahn On Gene Editing’s Capacity To Change Species<\/a><\/div>\n

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Related TED Talk: Jennifer Doudna On How CRISPR Allows Us To Edit DNA<\/a><\/div>\n

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People Back Editing Genes To Treat Disease, But Are Wary Of Inheritable Changes<\/a><\/div>\n

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CRISPR, 5 Ways<\/a><\/div>\n

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Big Leaps In Gene Editing Raise Ethical Questions About Human Application<\/a><\/div>\n

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Let’s block ads!<\/a><\/strong> (Why?)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Part 3 of the <\/em>TED Radio Hour episode <\/em>Future Consequences<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Paul Knoepfler’s TED Talk<\/strong><\/p>\n

New gene editing tools hold a great deal of promise, but biologist Paul Knoepfler says we should be cautious. He warns altering DNA can have dire consequences, including a new form of eugenics.<\/p>\n

About Paul Knoepfler<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Paul Knoepfler<\/a> is a biologist and a professor at UC Davis School of Medicine<\/a>. His research<\/a> examines stem and cancer cells including new genetic modification technology’s capacity to transform these cells.<\/p>\n

He is the author of GMO Sapiens: The Life-Changing Science of Designer Babies<\/a><\/em> and runs the popular science blog, The Niche<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Related TED Bio: Paul Knoepfler<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Related TED Talk: Jennifer Kahn On Gene Editing’s Capacity To Change Species<\/a><\/div>\n

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Related TED Talk: Jennifer Doudna On How CRISPR Allows Us To Edit DNA<\/a><\/div>\n

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People Back Editing Genes To Treat Disease, But Are Wary Of Inheritable Changes<\/a><\/div>\n

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CRISPR, 5 Ways<\/a><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

Big Leaps In Gene Editing Raise Ethical Questions About Human Application<\/a><\/div>\n

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