Gene editing can now change an entire species — forever | Jennifer Kahn | TED Talk

In her TED Talk, journalist Jennifer Kahn shares that “Gene editing can now change an entire species” and she explains how this technology could be used to solve real-world problems, particularly in genetics, biotech and healthcare. She discusses the CRISPR gene drive to develop disease-resistant mosquitoes that could knock out malaria and Zika, as one example. The results of these types of experiments often take scientists by surprise, Kahn says. In this video, you’ll also learn about the possible consequences of this powerful technology on us and our environment.