Helping a Scientific Revolution Unfold
June 29, 2022
Marking 10 years since the scientific debut of the gene-editing tool CRISPR, the New York Times takes a deep look at how it is yielding advances in medicine, agriculture, and more, while also raising questions about tinkering with the human genetic code. In an interview with Issues, Jennifer Doudna, who won a Nobel Prize for codiscovering the revolutionary technology, provides a true insider’s perspective on these matters. Above all, she holds that scientists, policymakers, and the public alike must be closely involved in ensuring that CRISPR can fulfill its potential in a safe and ethical manner.