David R. Liu
Professor of Chemistry | Gene Editing Pioneer
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David R. Liu is a pioneering chemist known for his groundbreaking work on CRISPR gene editing.
As a Professor at Harvard University, he has developed transformative technologies that allow for precise, targeted DNA modifications. Liu's innovations have unlocked new possibilities in fields ranging from medicine to agriculture.
His TED Talks and Harvard lectures explore the profound implications of gene editing, inspiring audiences with a vision for how this powerful tool can solve global challenges.
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Can we cure genetic diseases by rewriting DNA?
In a story of scientific discovery, chemical biologist David R. Liu shares a breakthrough: his lab's development of base editors that can rewrite DNA. This crucial step in genome editing takes the promise of CRISPR to the next level: if CRISPR proteins are molecular scissors, programmed to cut specific DNA sequences, then base editors are pencils, capable of directly rewriting one DNA letter into another. Learn more about how these molecular machines work -- and their potential to treat or even cure genetic diseases.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED2019 | 2019 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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