The Hook
Biohacking dogs and DIY genetics
About This Conversation
In this episode, we discuss David Ishee's mission to cure the genetic diseases of dogs through biohacking.Impact Books:1. "Dune" series2. "Fahrenheit 451"
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
Guest Bio
David Ishee is a dog breeder and biohacker. Have you ever stopped to think about how many different types of dogs there are in the world? You probably could name at least a dozen breeds of varying sizes, colors, and textures. Humans have bred dogs for thousands of years, but over time we have let dogs develop detrimental, genetic diseases. David Ishee believes that action needs to be taken to help fix the problem we have created, so he is using a gene-editing technology called CRISPR to try and prevent future generations from possessing those harmful conditions. People all over the world love and cherish dogs, as does Ishee. David Ishee is trying to help the furry creatures we all love healthfully endure.
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