The purpose of this project is to make tangible with visible/audible outputs, the ethical implications of emerging technologies in the biological sciences, in particular the field of CRISPR gene editing technology.

Gene editing technology, particularly CRISPR-cas9 has the ability to allow an incredible level of intervention into all aspects of living organisms on our planet. For the first time, we have the ability to alter, at the molecular level, genetic diseases and impact future generations with germ-line interventions. While these are fantastic advances in medical research, there are unknowable outcomes, such as the impact on delicate ecosystems both in the world at large and in our own human bodies, including the symbiotic relationship with bacteria upon which we depend.

This project combines practice led research methods with data science from genetics research units exploring the emerging technology of CRISPR*.  In the short term the project will include the development of a virtual experience using web and game technology platforms, and an evolving website of experiments that further conversation beyond the scope of the project, in the long term we plan to develop a large-scale art installation.