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At its core, CRISPR is a molecular system that allows scientists to target, snip, and repair DNA with unprecedented precision. Originally discovered as a primitive immune system in bacteria, it has been repurposed into a "biological word processor" that can: like sickle cell anemia. Reshape the biosphere to combat climate change or pests.

While the potential to cure devastating illnesses is immense, "Human Nature" doesn't shy away from the "thorny ethical issues". It delves into the 2018 controversy involving , the Chinese scientist who created the world's first gene-edited babies, sparking a global debate over "playing God". Human Nature(2019)

"Human Nature" is currently available on Netflix and PBS Documentaries on Amazon, or for rent on major video platforms. Worth the Watch - April — Beloved At its core, CRISPR is a molecular system