On behalf of a firm I work with, I have organized a free online event on CRISPR, called "CRISPR Mutant Ninja Turtles" (I know, catchy title), where we'll discuss gene editing, its true potential and the dangers ahead. [0]
If you're curious about it and want to hear more from a panel of experts, I suggest you take a look.
To comment on the Newyorker article: not only CRISPR can be used to save or eliminate species, but also to restore extinct species (a-la Jurassic Park).
The biggest impact however will be on human beings, and right now I'm a bit skeptical of startups like the Odin or others, because there's not exactly a proper regulation to ensure that they don't mess up, despite mostly good intentions.
The problem with frog DNA is the possibility in change of the heterogametic sex making it difficult to control the population. Quoting here research by M. Ogata [1], I am not an expert in the field.
If you're curious about it and want to hear more from a panel of experts, I suggest you take a look.
To comment on the Newyorker article: not only CRISPR can be used to save or eliminate species, but also to restore extinct species (a-la Jurassic Park).
The biggest impact however will be on human beings, and right now I'm a bit skeptical of startups like the Odin or others, because there's not exactly a proper regulation to ensure that they don't mess up, despite mostly good intentions.
[0]: https://medium.com/cota-capital/crispr-mutant-ninja-turtles-...