[Lekooks] TED Talks Friday May 13, 2016

[Phil Smith]

TED Talks will be meeting this Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Milwaukee Street Traders (523 Milwaukee St. in Delafield).  Below are two TED Talks on a  the latest in gene editing technology (thanks for the recommendations Fran!)- a door has opened to allow us to make unbelievable changes in genes more easily than previously imagined.Lots to discuss here , esp. on the ethics of changing species, risks of unintended consequences............... The third talk on stress is one that the presenter believes can add years to your life- well worth watching and one of the 20 most popular TED Talks of all time. As always feel free to bring a suggestion for us.





Jennifer Kahn: Gene editing can now change an entire species -- forever
https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_kahn_gene_editing_can_now_change_an_entire_species_forever
CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything, the technology has led to questions: How will this new power affect humanity? What are we going to use it to change? Are we gods now? Join journalist Jennifer Kahn as she ponders these questions and shares a potentially powerful application of gene drives: the development of disease-resistant mosquitoes that could knock out malaria and Zika. 


Jennifer Doudna: How CRISPR lets us edit our DNA
https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_doudna_we_can_now_edit_our_dna_but_let_s_do_it_wisely
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna co-invented a groundbreaking new technology for editing genes, called CRISPR-Cas9. The tool allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA strands, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases ... but could also be used to create so-called "designer babies." Doudna reviews how CRISPR-Cas9 works - and asks the scientific community to pause and discuss the ethics of this new tool.


Kelly McGonigal
How to make stress your friend
https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

Hope to see you Friday!
phil

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