Hacking DNA: CRISPR, Ken Thompson, and the Gene Drive
CRISPR is a biological weapon!<p>Yes, this is something that is mostly not talked about. CRISPR is a virus engineered to attack and penetrate human cells and modify its DNA. It can be used for good. But at the same time the technology is becoming so easy accessible that it can be used to create a virus capable of whipping out the people. Or put a dormant gene in there that gradually kills people.<p>Up to 80% of people have Oral Herpes by some estimates. Imagine a virus like that could be engineered and spread quietly that in 10-20 years cause a worldwide cancer.<p>My point is, CRISPR can be used for nefarious activities. It's inevitable! So we need to create an antidote for it to prevent unwanted viruses that might one day be created by CRISPR.