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What is CRISPR gene editing?

Scientists have a new tool to edit genes in human cells to repair mutations. What is it?

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Cat Tales
53:21
Goddess, demon, house pet? What does science say about the human relationship with cats?
Dog Tales
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53:21
Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love.
Polar Extremes
1:52:46
Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the dynamic history—and future—of ice at the poles.
Decoding da Vinci
53:31
Discover the science behind Leonardo da Vinci's masterpieces—and Mona Lisa's iconic smile.
Why Bridges Collapse
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53:25
Can new engineering techniques help prevent deadly bridge collapses?
Rise of the Mammals
53:27
Amazing fossils reveal how mammals took over after an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs.
Back to the Moon
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53:32
Discover why scientists and entrepreneurs alike have their sights set on the Moon again.
The Next Pompeii
53:22
In the shadow of Vesuvius and Pompeii, a lesser-known volcano puts Naples at risk.
Rise of the Rockets
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53:34
New technologies are promising a new renaissance in space travel.
Decoding the Great Pyramid
53:23
New archeological evidence shows the stunning engineering of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire
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53:15
Journey to Kīlauea volcano to investigate the eruptions that shook Hawaiʻi in 2018.
Einstein's Quantum Riddle
53:51
Join scientists as they grab light from across the universe to prove quantum entanglement.
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