With revolutions in gene editing technology, scientists are developing ways to wipe out out genetic diseases like cancer, and also opening up the possibility of editing for superpowers. In this episode, Cheyne Anderson speaks to biomedical engineer Joshua Chou about CRISPR-cas9, the secretive international gene race and the X-men.

Producer/Presenter: Cheyne Anderson

Speaker:

Dr Joshua Chou - University of Technology Sydney

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