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  • TV Episode | 20 min | Documentary
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The Successor to CRISPR May Be Even More World Changing (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 20 min | Documentary
Feng Zhang is researching TIGR (Tandem Interspaced Guide RNA) a gene editor used by some viruses to insert bits of their genetic code into the genome of their target bacteria. Since it operates on smaller nucleotide sequences than CRISPR, ...See moreFeng Zhang is researching TIGR (Tandem Interspaced Guide RNA) a gene editor used by some viruses to insert bits of their genetic code into the genome of their target bacteria. Since it operates on smaller nucleotide sequences than CRISPR, used by bacteria to remove harmful gene sequences and now by medical professions to treat genetic disease, he thinks it will have advantages to CRIPR as a gene editing tool. Written by David Foss See less
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Directors
Daniel Comiskey (editorial director) | Jess Stempert (director)
Writer
Mirjam Guesgen (writer)
Producers
Alex Duckles (producer) | Savannah Geary (producer) | Hiroka Matsushima (producer) | Jess Stempert (producer)
Cinematographers
Lynn Madison (videographer) | Mark Olsen (videographer)
Editors
Rachel Fritts (content editor) | Jess Stempert (video editor)
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Updated Jan 20, 2026
Release date
Jan 20, 2026 (United States)

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3 cast members
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Jaida Elcock
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
SciShow Field Trips (2026)
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Hank Green
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Feng Zhang primary photo
Feng Zhang
Self - Professor, Zhang Lab, Broad Institute Self - Professor, Zhang Lab, Broad Institute   See fewer
SciShow Field Trips (2026)
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