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George Church Talks Woolly Mammoths, Organ Transplants, and Gene Editing

George Church Talks Woolly Mammoths, Organ Transplants, and Gene Editing

FromMaking Sense of Science


George Church Talks Woolly Mammoths, Organ Transplants, and Gene Editing

FromMaking Sense of Science

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Notable genetics pioneer Dr. George Church comes on the podcast for a wide-ranging discussion about his newly funded woolly mammoth project, his quest to genetically engineer pigs to be compatible with humans for organ transplants, his team's work to create an artificial womb for elephants, his thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccines, and more. 
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Making Sense of Science features interviews with leading medical and scientific experts about the latest developments in health innovation and the big ethical and social questions they raise. The podcast is hosted by journalist Matt Fuchs, editor of the award-winning science outlet Leaps.org.