After releasing two gene-edited rice varieties in May this year, scientists are now focusing on developing GE varieties of other crops with enhanced desirable characteristics.
Apart from ethical considerations, more importantly, ecological & evolutionary role of the species has to be considered when discussing a tool that could wipe out an entire species.
For Uditi’s parents, reading about use of CRISPR tech, or ‘genetic scissors’, to treat baby KJ, diagnosed with severe genetic disorder, reminded them of their daughter.
Ethical objections to human genome editing, like "playing God" and unforeseen effects, are valid but can be addressed through careful regulation and ethical oversight.
IS110 is a jumping gene that acts as a bridge between bits of unconnected DNA, and exists naturally in humans. The RNA bridge can also be programmed, find two Nature studies.
Artificial intelligence is making substantial strides & nations are engaged in advancing quantum technology. Gene editing & mRNA tech, too, show promise. But climate remains a worry.
In episode 587 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the science behind the discovery of hepatitis C virus that won Nobel for Medicine, and CRISPR scissors that got Chemistry Nobel.
Called INTEGRATE, the new technology can insert large DNA sequences in a genome without the adverse effects associated with popular gene-editing tool CRISPR.
As Park Street now anticipates the Christmas lights, Bangla cinema eyes a harmony. Colliding heritage, devotion and some detective grit, the year-ender comes with a rediscovery.
Clean energy is “no longer the sideshow, it is the show”, BVR Subrahmanyam told the Odisha summit, warning India to lead the global shift or risk others’ tech dominance.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
So most of these idiots including BJP affiliated organizations are just saying “it’s bad because it’s science”. The person who said “what’s the need for this crop” – we are living in a world where climate change is very real. If you yield is improved by this then what is your problem. I can guarantee everyone these idiots don’t have an ounce of scientific knowledge to even argue on a rational basis.
These people are similar to anti vaccine sceptic in USA.
So most of these idiots including BJP affiliated organizations are just saying “it’s bad because it’s science”. The person who said “what’s the need for this crop” – we are living in a world where climate change is very real. If you yield is improved by this then what is your problem. I can guarantee everyone these idiots don’t have an ounce of scientific knowledge to even argue on a rational basis.
These people are similar to anti vaccine sceptic in USA.