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Summary of Eben Kirksey's The Mutant Project
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Listen to the Summary of Eben Kirksey's The Mutant Project in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Mutant Project" delves into the complex world of genetic engineering, particularly focusing on the creation of the first genetically edited infants. Geneticist Helen O'Neill initially aspired to pioneer this field but reconsidered after witnessing the backlash against Dr. He's hasty research. O'Neill's reflections on the history of IVF and her plans to use CRISPR for correcting genetic diseases in embryos highlight the potential and risks of gene editing...
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