Teach-Out™
CRISPR Gene Editing Teach-Out
34 Lessons
163 Minutes
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This Teach-Out has been archived from the original teach-out event, which concluded on Sept. 12, 2022. While you may browse and skip between units, we recommend completing lessons in the order they’re presented.
About This Teach-Out
CRISPR is a genetic engineering technique, but just one of many.
Genetic engineering dates back to the 1970s, and has had far-reaching benefits for medicine, biomedical research, agriculture, and industrial applications. Among types of genetic engineering techniques, CRISPR is important because it is highly precise, cost effective, and very efficient. CRISPR has a major impact on diagnosing disease and developing therapies and treatments.
In this Teach-Out, you will hear from experts representing diverse disciplines: research, bioethics, conservation, medicine, theology, public engagement, and more. The intention is to focus on the progress, societal implications, and future impact of these technologies while briefly covering the technical aspects of gene editing technology. After this Teach-Out, you will have a basic understanding of what CRISPR is and its significance, and be able to think critically about how CRISPR impacts your life and community.
This Teach-Out will answer:
- What is CRISPR, and how does it differ from other genetic engineering techniques?
- Why is CRISPR considered a revolutionary tool in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and beyond?
- What are the specific advantages of using CRISPR for gene editing compared to earlier methods?
- How is CRISPR being utilized to advance disease diagnosis and the development of new treatments?
- What expert insights can be gained from various fields such as research, bioethics, and medicine regarding the use of CRISPR technology?
- What are the ethical, social, and conservation considerations associated with the use of CRISPR?
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Lessons
Introduction to Gene Editing
Applications of CRISPR
Oversight of CRISPR Technology
Public Attitudes & Involvement
Impacts of Human Genome Editing
- Bioethical Questions of Genome Editing - Françoise Baylis
- Democratizing Gene Editing - Josiah Zayner
- Equity in Medical Research - Jonathan Marron
- Medical Justice using CRISPR Technology - Jonathan Marron
- Decolonizing DNA
- Theological Implications of Gene Editing - Ron Cole-Turner
- Public Motivations for Human Genome Editing - Ben Hurlbut
- The CRISPR Babies - Ben Hurlbut
- The Research Community’s Response - Yan Zhang
- He Jiankui's Actions - Ben Hurlbut
