DNA is the instruction manual for life, carrying the genetic code that determines traits in all living organisms. Until recently, altering this code was a slow and imprecise process, but the discovery of CRISPR has changed that.
CRISPR is a revolutionary genome-editing tool that allows scientists to precisely cut and modify DNA, offering potential breakthroughs in treating genetic disorders, improving crop resilience, and even combating infectious diseases.
However, this powerful technology also raises ethical and safety concerns, from unintended mutations to the prospect of human genetic enhancement.
This session will provide an accessible introduction to DNA and genome editing, highlighting cutting-edge research into newer CRISPR versions and their real-world implications.
Dr. Kelsie Doering received her PhD in Medical Genetics from UBC. She is now a faculty member in the Department of Biology at KPU, where she teaches genetics courses and runs her research program exploring the genetic response to cellular stress using the model organism C. elegans.
Fee: $15
Guest presenter: Dr. Kelsie Doering
Facilitator: Sonya Furst
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