Other How developments in genetic engineering have affected us
Welcome to an afternoon at The Cell where we shed light on how developments in genetic engineering affect our values, decisions – and behaviour.
Lecture and tour of the Me You We exhibition
In 2020, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their CRISPR-Cas9 tool, which makes it possible for scientists to edit DNA in much the same way as text can be edited in a document. Four years later, Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield were rewarded for their breakthrough in AI and machine learning, which allows machines to learn by teaching themselves.
Despite these pioneering advances, however, the researchers themselves have voiced warnings about the risks. We’re on the threshold of a new age in which we can not only understand the human genetic code but also manipulate it. As we stride towards improvement at what point do we overstep the mark?
In The Cell’s new exhibition, Me You We, you can see objects and art associated with human behaviour. One item you can learn the history of is the Ion Torrent Sequencer from 2012.
The Cell is part of the National Museum of Science and Technology, with KI as knowledge partner. Entrance to the event is free.
For further information about the event: info@thecell.se
Nobel Calling Stockholm
The announcement of the year’s new Nobel laureates turns the world’s attention onto Stockholm. To mark the occasion, the Nobel Prize Museum is teaming up with KI and other institutions to turn the city into a hub of science, research and technology under the name Nobel Calling. In the true spirit of knowledge, KI will be one of many sources of inspiration and enlightenment. View the full programme here.
