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Free 30-minute online broadcast: Spotlight on CRISPR

View in your browser Wednesday, September 16 1:00 pm ET The amazing possibilities and incredible responsibilities of CRISPR  Join us virtually on Wednesday, September 16, at 1 pm ET for Spotlight on CRISPR, a free 30-minute online broadcast brought to you in partnership with NOVA, the acclaimed science documentary series from PBS. CRISPR's ability to genetically modify DNA offers amazing possibilities to treat disease but comes with the incredible responsibility of altering human life. The science series NOVA, produced by GBH/Boston, explores the science, history, and ethics of this revolutionary gene-editing technology in the feature documentary Human Nature, directed by Adam Bolt and featuring the groundbreaking work of Jennifer Doudna, the first biologist to propose the genetic programming ability of CRISPR. Hosted by Antonio Regalado, senior editor for biomedicine at MIT Technology Review. Featuring special guests: Adam Bolt Writer and director, Human Nature Jennifer Doudna Biochemist and co-inventor of CRISPR genome editing technology We'll ask Jennifer about the current state of CRISPR, its short- and long-term possibilities, and the incredible responsibilities of altering human DNA. We'll also meet Adam and discuss how he brought this ethically and technically complex story to life. Don't miss out! Register for this free event today. REGISTER NOW Copyright © 2020 MIT Technology Review, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in to receive newsletters and/or initiatives and events emails from MIT Technology Review. Our mailing address is: MIT Technology Review 1 Main St Cambridge, MA 02142-1531 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.