Should We Edit the Genome? forum

TYPE: Forums
AUDIENCE: Informal Science Educators
TOPIC: Synthetic Biology
Building with Biology public forum where participants discuss CRISPR technology used to precisely edit DNA, and if we should.
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New tools—like "CRISPR"—are making it possible to edit DNA with great precision. Soon, we will be able to accurately alter targeted sections of the genome of other animals and plants, as well as our own DNA. But should we? In this forum, participants can discuss the positive and negative possibilities of altering genomes, along with their own hopes and fears around the technologies of synthetic biology.

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  • Should We Edit the Genome title slide
  • Should We Edit the Genome? forum manual cover
  • Should We Edit the Genome CRISPR application card

DESCRIPTION

New tools—like "CRISPR"—are making it possible to edit DNA with great precision. Soon, we will be able to accurately alter targeted sections of the genome of other animals and plants, as well as our own DNA. But should we? In this forum, participants can discuss the positive and negative possibilities of altering genomes, along with their own hopes and fears around the technologies of synthetic biology.

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OBJECTIVES

LEARNING GOALS

  • All new technologies present inherent risks, opportunities, and benefits for different people.

  • Changing the genes of an organism has been possible for a long time, but new methods and technologies raise new societal and ethical questions.

  • Everyone has valuable perspectives and views to add to the conversation.

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TYPE:
Educational Resources
AUDIENCE:
Adult
LANGUAGES:
English
ADDITIONAL TOPICS: Life Sciences Human Body Plants Animals Synthetic Biology Societal Topics Science and Society
KIT: Building with Biology full color squared logo featuring illustrations of DNA, a gear and a set of pliers Browse kit
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Credits

YEAR CREATED
2016
PROJECT
OWNING INSTITUTION

Museum of Science

FUNDING

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number DRL 1421179.  Any opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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