# Dna Editing on The No Agenda Show Dna Editing comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2010 to December 2020. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** November 2010 – December 2020 - **Related topics:** [Crispr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crispr.md), [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [Ancestrydna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ancestrydna.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Dna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna.md), [Dna Testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-testing.md), [Dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [Editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editing.md), [Genetic Engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-engineering.md), [Huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### John Ratcliffe, China DNA Editing and National Security - **Episode:** [1302: Mink Road](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road.md) - **Published:** 2020-12-10 - **Time:** 1:15:17–1:20:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1302-mink-road/chapter/john-ratcliffe-china-dna-editing-and-national-security.md Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe warned that China is the greatest threat to American national security and the "American Dream." Ratcliffe alleged that China is conducting human testing to achieve gene editing, aiming to develop biologically enhanced "super soldiers." He also emphasized the risks posed by Chinese telecommunications companies like Huawei and ZTE in stealing global information. Keywords: [john ratcliffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-ratcliffe.md), [dni](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dni.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [dna editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-editing.md), super soldiers, [huawei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/huawei.md) ### CRISPR Technology and Genetic Engineering - **Episode:** [989: Stick Controls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-10 - **Time:** 2:46:05–2:47:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/989-stick-controls/chapter/crispr-technology-and-genetic-engineering.md A producer and molecular biologist provides an overview of CRISPR technology, which allows for precise DNA editing. The system, derived from bacterial defense mechanisms against viruses, can be used to program yeast to produce beneficial proteins like insulin. The discussion touches on the rapid advancement of genetic engineering and its potential for both medical breakthroughs and controversial applications like "mutated rats." Keywords: [crispr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crispr.md), [dna editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-editing.md), [yeast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yeast.md), [insulin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insulin.md), [molecular biology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/molecular-biology.md) ### Genetically Mutated Rats, CRISPR Technology in the UK - **Episode:** [988: Don's Dentures](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-07 - **Time:** 1:38:44–1:42:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/988-don-s-dentures/chapter/genetically-mutated-rats-crispr-technology-in-the-uk.md Researchers at Edinburgh University proposed releasing genetically mutated rats into the UK population to combat rising rodent numbers in London. Using CRISPR DNA editing technology, the plan aims to suppress the population similarly to methods used for mosquitoes. The discussion touches on the potential for "garage scientists" to unleash edited organisms into the wild and the broader implications of human DNA editing. Keywords: [rats](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rats.md), [crispr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crispr.md), [genetic engineering](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genetic-engineering.md), edinburgh university, [london](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/london.md), [dna editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-editing.md) ### DNA Test Inaccuracies and Identical Sibling Results - **Episode:** [958: The Talking Stick!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick.md) - **Published:** 2017-08-24 - **Time:** 2:23:32–2:28:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/958-the-talking-stick/chapter/dna-test-inaccuracies-and-identical-sibling-results.md Inside Edition conducted a test of commercial DNA kits from 23andMe and AncestryDNA using identical triplets and quadruplets. Despite having identical DNA, the siblings received significantly different ancestry percentages, with some showing French or Scandinavian heritage that their siblings did not. The hosts argue that these commercial tests have low confidence levels and are often "bullcrap" used to create a false sense of certainty about heritage. Keywords: [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [ancestrydna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ancestrydna.md), [dna testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna-testing.md), identical triplets, [inside edition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/inside-edition.md), ashkenazi jew ### Daily No Agenda Experiment, Studio Expansion - **Episode:** [249: Multidimensional Poverty Index](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/249-multidimensional-poverty-index.md) - **Published:** 2010-11-04 - **Time:** 1:20:20–1:25:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/249-multidimensional-poverty-index/chapter/daily-no-agenda-experiment-studio-expansion.md A proposal is made to launch "DNA" (Daily No Agenda), a one-hour weekday morning broadcast. To facilitate this, a professional editor will be hired to handle the technical workload. The new show would be broadcast from a converted home gym, now dubbed the "Crackpot Command Center." Concerns are raised about potentially confusing the content of the daily show with the main twice-weekly podcast. Keywords: daily no agenda, [dna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dna.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [editing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/editing.md), [revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/revenue.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)