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In this episode of "Tear It Apart," Donny Mack delves into the revolutionary world of CRISPR technology. Discover the origins of this groundbreaking genetic editing tool, the key scientists behind its development, and the fierce patent disputes that arose. Explore the transformative potential of CRISPR, particularly its recent breakthroughs in treating genetic disorders like sickle cell disease. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of CRISPR's history, ethical implications, and its profound impact on medicine and agriculture. ------- CRISPR, genetic editing, gene therapy, Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer Doudna, Feng Zhang, Broad Institute, sickle cell disease, biotechnology, medical breakthroughs, gene modification, agriculture, ethical implications, patent disputes, DNA editing, revolutionary science, genetic research, genetic disorders, CRISPR-Cas9, transformative technology.