Science in Society
Does caffeine give you superpowers? Will humans ever make it to Mars? Is our DNA the key to the Fountain of Youth? Science in Society breaks down the world's scientific unknowns in a way that's understandable, digestible, and fun. Join hosts Liv & Drew Zbihley - lab partners turned lovebirds - as they enlist experts around the world to tour the intricacies of science in our everyday lives.
Science in Society
The Science of CRISPR with Dr. Benjamin Oakes
What do the wheel, assembly line, electricity, fire, and CRISPR all have in common? Each of them gave humans the ability to access the next level of their respective fields, and this month Drew & Liv had the incredible opportunity to chat with Dr. Benjamin L. Oakes: one of the first people to work with CRISPR and see it grow to where it is today. In this episode, you will learn exactly what CRISPR is, how it revolutionized biological research, and how Scribe Therapeutics will take it to its next generation.
You can follow Drew & Liv on Instagram @scienceinsociety to stay in the know on upcoming episodes, new content, and their ~nearly~ famous science shenanigans. To keep up with Dr. Oakes’ work, you can check out his Twitter account. If you want to learn more about Scribe Therapeutics, head to their LinkedIn or Twitter pages.