EP 132: From mammoths to genome editing, trailblazing genetics with Dr. George Church
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 Published On Apr 25, 2024

0:00 Introduction


1:00 George’s upcoming big projects, including developing full recycling, renewing energy, creating bioweather maps, and harnessing citizen science


6:45 Progress in engineering viral resistance in humans, including thoughts from pre- and post- pandemic


11:00 A swapped genetic code that prevents viral infections and gene transfer by manipulating tRNAs


13:45 George’s guiding principles for his personal and professional life


20:15 Tinkering with unknowns and complex systems: gene drives, germline genetic engineering, and bringing back extinct species


29:40 George’s creative process and how he became a prolific innovator


36:00 Debunking the science behind Jurassic Park, and the potential of bringing back the mammoth


41:30 George’s decision to make his medical information, including his genome, open source 


48:00 Societal views on genome editing, embryos, and germline mutations


54:00 Closing remarks


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