The DNA revolution

SYNOPSIS  – The decoding of the human genome and technological advances such as CRISPR-Cas offer hope for the treatment and prevention of diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. But does manipulating our DNA also raise ethical questions?What happens to the individual when everything becomes knowable and controllable? Privacy versus health, the common good versus individual needs. New research suggests that our DNA determines more about us than we think—even our personality. This creates opportunities but also dangers, including the threat of BigBrother.

A look at the role of agriculture and food in our society. We examine existing laws in food technology, the limits of genetic manipulation, and the consequences for genetic diversity. From genetic modification to the boundaries of cultured meat and its impact on genetic diversity.

What are the possibilities of DNA from viruses and bacteria, the microbiome, and synthetic biology? These disciplines create molecules with no natural equivalent, effectively placing humanity in the role of God. With theaddition of artificial intelligence, the possibilities are limitless—constrained only by the human imagination.