“CRISPR works differently: it relies on an enzyme called Cas9 that uses a guide RNA molecule to home in on its target DNA, then edits the DNA to disrupt genes or insert desired sequences. Researchers often need to order only the RNA fragment; the other components can be bought off the shelf. Total cost: as little as $30. “That effectively democratized the technology so that everyone is using it…It’s a huge revolution.”
http://www.nature.com/news/crispr-the-disruptor-1.17673
linkedin post 2022-06-29 05:12:48
Nigel Fleming
September 21, 2022