Reshaping Nature Through Gene Drives
From Brave New Planet by Pushkin Industries
November 9, 2020 · 1h 10m · Season 1 · Episode 6
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications and potential consequences of using gene drives to alter ecosystems.
A new technology, called gene drives, has the power to spread any genetic instructions you wish across an entire animal or plant species in the wild. It might let us restore ecosystems ravaged by invasive species, or help species adapt to climate change. And, it might save millions of children from dying of malaria. But could altering nature in this way, and on this scale, have unintended consequences? And, when it comes reshaping ecosystems, who needs to say yes? For links to materials referenced in the episode, suggestions for further learning, and guest bios, visit bravenewplanet.org . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- gene drives
- genetic engineering
- ecosystem restoration
- climate change
- malaria prevention
Keywords
- gene drives
- genetic instructions
- invasive species
- ecosystems
- malaria
- climate adaptation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Pushkin Industries, iHeartPodcastNetwork, bravenewplanet.org
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