CBSN New Original Documentary PLAYING GOD Streams Live Tonight

CBSN, the 24/7 digital streaming news network from CBS News, tonight will stream its latest CBSN ORIGINAL, PLAYING GOD exploring the real-life implications of a precise and powerful gene editing tool that can edit the 'flawed' genes present in crops, animals, and ultimately humans. The tool, called CRISPR, holds the revolutionary potential of curing genetic diseases and cancers, and it can also alter physical traits. CBSN's Adam Yamaguchi examines the applications and ethical implications surrounding genetic engineering and what the future may hold as tools like CRISPR become more accessible and affordable to people around the world.

"This kind of technology, it's like an atomic bomb." says Dr. Lai Liangxue, one of China's leading CRISPR researchers who runs several labs, including one responsible for mutant dogs. "If we use it to make electricity it's good. If we (humans) use it to make bombs, it's bad."

WATCH A PREVIEW AND READ MORE: http://cbsn.ws/2lLVxFb

"Playing God" will stream tonight at 8:00 PM, 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM, ET on CBSN.

CBSN launched CBSN ORIGINALS in January 2016, adding a new dimension to the network with immersive reports that take a deep dive into some of the key issues driving the national and global conversation. To date, CBSN has streamed 14 ORIGINALS, covering a wide range of topics including the aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris and Brussels, gender identity, the efforts to end child marriage in Nepal, and Trump's influence on Latino voters ahead of the 2016 Election, among others. Catch up on the entire slate of CBSN Originals: https://www.cbsnews.com/cbsn-originals/

CBSN, CBS News' streaming news service, is available live, 24/7 via CBSNews.com/live and on all CBS News mobile apps. Stream CBSN anytime, anywhere on your phone, tablet or connected device for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and game consoles like Xbox and PlayStation.

Nancy Lane is the Senior Executive Producer of CBS News Digital and Christy Tanner is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of CBS News Digital.

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