While the potential to cure devastating illnesses is immense, "Human Nature" doesn't shy away from the "thorny ethical issues". It delves into the 2018 controversy involving , the Chinese scientist who created the world's first gene-edited babies, sparking a global debate over "playing God".
"Human Nature" is currently available on Netflix and PBS Documentaries on Amazon, or for rent on major video platforms. Worth the Watch - April — Beloved Human Nature(2019)
in what the film calls the age of "designer babies". The Scientific Pioneers While the potential to cure devastating illnesses is
, who first identified these strange repeating sequences in nature. Feng Zhang , a leader in applying CRISPR to human cells. The Ethical Crossroads Worth the Watch - April — Beloved in
The documentary raises a haunting question: just because we can edit the human germline, should we? If we start selecting for height, eye color, or intelligence, do we risk creating a society divided by genetic "haves" and "have-nots"?
The film features interviews with the major scientists who turned this discovery into a global phenomenon, including:
At its core, CRISPR is a molecular system that allows scientists to target, snip, and repair DNA with unprecedented precision. Originally discovered as a primitive immune system in bacteria, it has been repurposed into a "biological word processor" that can: like sickle cell anemia. Reshape the biosphere to combat climate change or pests.