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DIY Biology: Hope or Hazard? (2018x19)

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Culturing cells to create artificial meat, trying to modify your own DNA to build muscles, engineering a cure for a pet dog's disease … A new generation of amateur scientists is taking advantage of readily available research and equipment to experiment with nature…and create new things. Some believe DIY bio represents a bright future. Others say it comes with big risks. We consider both sides of the debate. Guest: Hideo Iwasaki (Professor, Waseda University)