What this project is really about
Humans are affected by about 7,000 known diseases which are caused due to mutations in our genomes. Gene editing is a cutting edge technology that allows us to make changes to our genome and prevent some of these diseases from affecting us. This project invites you to explore the world of gene editing to solve the problem of genetic disorders in a fun and experiential manner. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the human genome, genetic diseases like sickle cell disease and Huntington’s disease, and gene editing as a solution to such diseases. You will work with a genetic database to get hands-on experience of finding and designing gene editing interventions to cure diseases. Hence, your final output will be a solution to a particular genetic disorder using gene editing technology
Thousands of diseases — from sickle cell anaemia to certain cancers — are caused by errors in our DNA. For most of history, these were considered untreatable. CRISPR gene editing has changed that — but it raises profound scientific and ethical questions.
You will learn how CRISPR-Cas9 works at a molecular level, explore real-world applications in medicine and agriculture, and present a nuanced analysis of a specific use case — weighing its scientific promise against its ethical risks.
CRISPR has been called the most important scientific discovery of the century. Understanding it — and being able to reason about its implications — is a crucial capability for scientists, policymakers, ethicists, and citizens of the future.
What you'll walk away knowing how to do
This project isn't about memorising facts. It's about building capabilities that transfer — to your next project, your next class, and beyond.
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