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January 8, 2020

Science Health

The Gene Drive Dilemma: We Can Alter Entire Species, but Should We?

A new genetic engineering technology could help eliminate malaria and stave off extinctions — if humanity decides to unleash it.

Jennifer Kahn New York Times Magazine Jan 2020 30min Permalink