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“The story of CRISPR is a reminder that breakthroughs can come from unexpected places and that it’s important to let a desire to understand nature dictate the path forward. But it’s also a reminder that scientists and laypeople alike bear a tremendous responsibility for the scientific process and its outputs. We must continue to sup- port new findings in all areas of science, and we must wholeheart- edly embrace and diligently exercise our stewardship over these discoveries. For, as history makes clear, just because we are not ready for scientific progress does not mean it won’t happen. Every time we unlock one of nature’s secrets, it signals the end of one ex- periment - and the beginning of many others.” Jennifer A Doudna and Samuel H. Sternberg, A Crack in Creation: Gene Edition and the Unthinkable Power to Control Evolution.