Soon a customized humanity? The CRISPR-Cas9 genetic revolution and its ethical issues

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A major genetic engineering revolution has been underway since 2012. Thanks to a molecular device called CRISPR-Cas9, editing DNA will soon be as easy as pressing a button. Stunning applications are now possible such as wiping out malaria, HIV and some genetic diseases. But it also becomes possible to order a "programmed" animal, or human embryo… The economic impact of such a discovery are overwhelming and fundamental ethical questions are being raised. CRISPR-Cas9 opens a whole new field of possibilities which will forge our future. Can we imagine "enhanced" human beings? Can we forge life and evolution according to our needs? ------- Chapters ▷ 00:00 - Introduction ▷ 02:27 - Boston: a breeding ground for research and innovation in health sciences ▷ 04:43 - How molecular biology can fix genetic disorders ▷ 08:14 - Emmanuelle Charpentier and her invention of a revolutionary molecular tool: CRISPR-Cas9 ▷ 10:30 - Manipulating the DNA of all living organisms ▷ 14:00 - Treating cancer and AIDS with CRISPR_Cas9 ▷ 17:38 - George M. Church and reversing the ageing process ▷ 24:40 - China another leader in biotechnology ▷ 29:20 - Modifying DNA at the embryonic stage: an ethical debate ▷ 34:00 - Setting the ethical limits for molecular biology ▷ 37:28 - In New York, a community laboratory educates people about the actual researches ▷ 40:25 - What security for humans in the face of scientific developments? ▷ 44:25 - Genetic forcing ▷ 48:58 - Conclusion ▷ 51:35 - Credits #science #dna #biology #molecules #gene #transhumanism #health #biotechnology #medicine #documentary #fulldocumentaries #WocomoDOCS ------- Subscribe to wocomoDOCS: https://goo.gl/sBmGkp Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wocomo ------- In 2012, two researchers, Frenchwoman Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer Doudna, developed the CRISPR-Cas9 molecular scissors, an invention that is revolutionising genetics. This tool makes it possible to cut, correct and replace, with unprecedented ease, pieces of DNA from any living being, whether plant, animal or human. Will it soon be possible to put an end to the major causes of death in modern society, such as genetic diseases, cancer and AIDS? More exciting and more frightening at the same time: will molecular scissors be able to modify an individual at will, or even their entire descendants, effectively, rapidly and at moderate cost? This biotechnological invention, which promises unprecedented medical and biological progress, may well earn Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna the Nobel Prize. Original Title: Tailored Humanity: A Revolution in Genetics Directed by Étienne Blanchon, Caroline Hocquard © 2018, Licensed by Terranoa ------- Documentaries about politics, society and science produced by leading studios around the world. Our goal is to be a reliable source of high-quality information and investigative journalism for a better understanding of relationships, backgrounds and future developments. Check out our other channels to watch high quality documentaries: ▷ wocomoHUMANITY: https://www.youtube.com/wocomoHUMANITY ▷ wocomoWILDLIFE: https://www.youtube.com/wocomoWILDLIFE ▷ wocomoHISTORY: https://www.youtube.com/wocomoHISTORY ▷ wocomoTRAVEL: https://www.youtube.com/wocomoTRAVEL ▷ wocomoCOOK: https://www.youtube.com/wocomoCOOK Wocomo DOCS is part of the Wocomo channel network by NIKITA VENTURES. Wocomo - wonderful content in motion.