Technology Basics
What is the name of the gene-editing tool?
CRISPR
How did mutations happen before human intervention?
At random
CRISPR helps the immune system find what dangerous cells?
Cancer cells
What is the nickname for "programmed" babies?
Designer babies
It functions like what common computer program?
Word processor
What was used in the 1950s to speed up mutations?
Radiation
Which specific virus can be "cut out" of the DNA?
HIV
Which social group might be the only ones to afford this?
The rich
What "ninja" protein is used to cut the DNA?
Cas9
What human statistic has doubled in just a few generations?
Life expectancy
How many letters make up the human genetic code?
3 billion
Modifications at what stage affect all future generations?
Embryo