Your assignment is as follows:

• Read / watch the Background of CRSPR (article)defining the CRISPR technique, and providing you with some basic background about its early uses.
• Watch the Background & Risks of CRSPR (video)illustrating how CRISPR actually works, and outlining some of the controversy surrounding it. You may do any additional research that you want to improve your understanding of this subject.
• Pick 2 'pros' and 2 'cons' from the lists below, and discuss both the legal and ethical issues for each. Post your thoughts under Discussions /Week 6 on the class site.
• Post a reply to at least one other student's discussion post

Below are 4 'pros' (advantages) of gene editing

1. Tackling and Defeating Diseases
2. Extend Lifespan
3. Growth In Food Production and Its Quality
4. Pest Resilient Crops

Below are 4 'cons' (disadvantages) of gene editing

1. Ethical Dilemma
2. Safety Concerns
3. What About Diversity (e.g. species of animals)?
4. Rich people's tool or For everybody