AUGMENTS: We can’t all be The Hulk.

Update: 2022-06-14

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CW: Mentions of eugenics.

It’s a long one! Kelley and Eryn discuss the most famous genetically augmented characters in Star Trek lore, and just a few ethical implications of editing genomes. Spoiler: we conclude that consent, genetic diversity, and cultural/neurological diversity are necessary to humanity!

What is CRISPR? https://www.livescience.com/58790-crispr-explained.html

Editing and hokey theme song by Kelley.

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In Channel

COMMUNICATION: Talaxians Can’t Sing Jazz

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BIOSHIPS: Part of the Ship, Part of the Crew?

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TEETH: What’s in Rok-Tahk’s Mouth?

2023-01-0926:45

SPECIAL EPISODE: Go-Gurt Hands

2022-12-0122:02

TELLARITES: How can you even tell...arite?

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LIFE IN SPACE 2: Residents of the vacuum

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LIFE IN SPACE: Why aren't they just puddles of goop?

2022-09-2727:04

DISEASES: They stole his lungs?!

2022-09-1427:41

KLINGONS: Who do we seek?

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GORN: Chest-bursters, back-bursters, butt-bursters...

2022-07-2627:14

THREAT RESPONSE: What could be hunting Denobulans?!

2022-07-1118:11

We'll be back in July!

2022-06-2700:31

AUGMENTS: We can’t all be The Hulk.

2022-06-1428:15

TRILL: A Special Softshell Scorpion Species Spotlight

2022-05-2330:46

SKULLS AGAIN: Our Picard Season 2 freakout

2022-05-0923:38

BORG: Parasites or symbionts?

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PARASITES: Is that actually supposed to be an eel?

2022-04-1121:17

HANDS: How can that guy salute a Vulcan?

2022-03-2925:36

BREATHING: How could hologram lungs do anything?

2022-03-1421:27

BLOOD: Why do Klingons bleed Pepto Bismol?

2022-02-2317:29

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Kelley and Eryn

AUGMENTS: We can’t all be The Hulk.