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How Frankenstein’s Monster Became Sexy

Jan. 24, 2017

Kevin Esvelt

Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences; NEC Career Development Professor of Computer and Communications

Recent adaptations of the classic novel have transformed the creature from grotesque to irresistible.

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Could exposure to the common cold reduce the severity of Covid-19 infection?

We don’t know, but the idea is hardly crazy—and if the answer is yes, we could save many lives long before a vaccine arrives

Read the FAQ that accompanies the op-ed by Kevin Esvelt and Carolyn P. Neuhaus, which answers questions about the research they're proposing

Kevin Esvelt and other experts talk about the risks and possible benefits of using gene drives to eliminate diseases and invasive species.

An inventor of CRISPR-based gene drive has some advice to improve science, ethics, and the life-saving potential of these technologies.