3.5.1 - CRISPR in clinical trials
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What does CRISPR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what CRISPR does with DNA.
Name one genetic disorder targeted by CRISPR.
💡 Hint: Consider diseases that are related to blood.
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What does CRISPR allow scientists to do?
💡 Hint: Consider what manipulation CRISPR performs.
True or False: All countries approve the use of germline editing.
💡 Hint: Think about the controversies surrounding gene editing.
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Design a comprehensive plan for a CRISPR clinical trial targeting a specific genetic disorder. Include objectives, methodology, and potential risks.
💡 Hint: Think about how trials are structured and the necessary protocols.
Critically assess the societal implications of CRISPR technology, focusing on potential inequalities in access to these therapies.
💡 Hint: Consider how socio-economic factors influence healthcare access.
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