The New Yorker – CRISPR

THE NEW YORKER – CRISPR

Illustration for a New Yorker article on CRISPR, “a powerful new technology that enables us to manipulate our genetic code with unprecedented ease, may have the potential to unravel the mysteries of autism, contribute to a cure for cancer, and remove the allergens from peanuts. So why are some scientists leery of the breakthrough technology?” Artwork by Todd St. John.