What if we could use DNA to eradicate a mosquito population and stop the spread of Zika virus?  What if instead of dehorning calves, they were born hornless? Through gene modification tools such as CRISPR, ideas like these can be reality. Dr. Karl Dawson, vice president and chief scientific officer at Alltech, explores the possibilities for gene-editing technology and the implications for agriculture.

What if we could use DNA to eradicate a mosquito population and stop the spread of Zika virus? What if instead of dehorning calves, they were born hornless? Through gene modification tools such as CRISPR, ideas like these can be reality. Dr. Karl Dawson, vice president and chief scientific officer at Alltech, explores the possibilities for gene-editing technology and the implications for agriculture.

#039: The biologist's toolbox - Dr. Karl Dawson

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#039: The biologist's toolbox - Dr. Karl Dawson

#039: The biologist's toolbox - Dr. Karl Dawson