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What does genetic engineering mean for our futures?

Season 1, Ep. 32
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Gene editing therapies are just starting to be used to treat conditions. In this episode, Jason talks to Matthew Cobb, Professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester about how we got here, and what it could mean for each of us in the future.


Producer: Natt Tapley

Audio: Pete Dennis

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