Enhanced Humans
New Gene Editing Tool Makes It Easier than Ever to Edit a Genome
- Researchers in the University of California have found a cheaper way to target CRISPR-Cas9 to cut and label DNA. CRISPR, invented three years ago at UC Berkeley, has revolutionized genomics, allowing researchers to easily bind to specific sequences of DNA and manipulate them.
- The new technique allows uses a method called CRISPR-EATING (Everything Available Turned Into New Guides) to more easily target binding regions by creating RNA guide probes to label repeating regions in the nucleus.
- This breakthrough will allow scientists to essentially track an entire chromosome and follow it live throughout its development.
Keep up. Subscribe to our daily newsletter.
Read This Next
Brands We Love
The Invisible Nature of Hacking and How it Affects Small Businesses
Brands We Love
This Game Uses Artificial Intelligence to Recruit New Players
Brands We Love
You Could Be Using VR to Boost Your Hidden Creativity
Brands We Love
How Data Transparency Is Helping Us Build Future Cities
Brands We Love
Five Eco-Friendly Solar Backpacks That Let You Stay Online While You’re off the Grid
Next Article
////////////