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Researchers used gene-editing technique CRISPR to modify the DNA sequences of house spiders, causing them to produce red fluorescent silk.

Knock In, Knock Out

It doesn't just look cool.

Scientists Gene-Hack Spider to Produce Bright-Red Silk

CRISPR, like many other powerful and complex tools, has… a bit of a PR problem. Is that holding it back from broader integration into health therapies?

Deux Ex

Developments

"I think those of us who contribute to the field aggressively believe it is the right tool. But now, the real challenge is: how do you use it properly?"

This CRISPR Researcher Says Gene Editing Isn't Playing God

Researchers say they've determined a new cancer treatment that uses CRISPR to gene edit cells is safe and could be effective.

CRISPR Cancer

Cancer

"It really just opens up a whole world of this type of manipulation of cells.”

First U.S. Study to Use CRISPR to Fight Cancer "Very Promising"

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