Jennifer Kahn
Science Journalist | Unveiling Hidden Truths
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Jennifer Kahn is an award-winning science journalist who uncovers the hidden stories behind the headlines. As a contributing writer for The New Yorker, Kahn's in-depth features have explored topics ranging from the science of social behavior to the ethics of emerging technologies.
With a degree in biology from Yale University, she brings a scientist's analytical lens to her reporting. Kahn's talks challenge audiences to question their assumptions and gain new perspectives on the world around them.
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Gene editing can now change an entire species -- forever
CRISPR gene drives allow scientists to change sequences of DNA and guarantee that the resulting edited genetic trait is inherited by future generations, opening up the possibility of altering entire species forever. More than anything, the technology has led to questions: How will this new power affect humanity? What are we going to use it to change? Are we gods now? Join journalist Jennifer Kahn as she ponders these questions and shares a potentially powerful application of gene drives: the development of disease-resistant mosquitoes that could knock out malaria and Zika.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2016 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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