CRISPR and Genome Editing - Genetic Engineering Basic
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CRISPR and Genome Editing

CRISPR and Genome Editing

Genome editing enables precise modifications to DNA sequences in living organisms, with the CRISPR-Cas9 system leading the way in this revolutionary field. This chapter discusses CRISPR's mechanism, comparisons with other genome-editing tools, various applications across medicine, agriculture, and research, as well as the associated ethical and technical challenges.

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  1. 1
    What Is Genome Editing?
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    Genome editing is the targeted modification of DNA sequences in an...

  2. 2
    Crispr-Cas9 Technology
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    CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary gene-editing technique that allows for...

  3. 2.1
    Origin
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    CRISPR-Cas9 is derived from a bacterial defense mechanism that targets and...

  4. 2.2
    How It Works
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    The CRISPR-Cas9 system uses guide RNA and the Cas9 enzyme to edit DNA at...

  5. 3
    Other Genome Editing Techniques
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    This section discusses various genome editing techniques, focusing on ZFN...

  6. 4
    Applications Of Crispr And Genome Editing
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    The applications of CRISPR and genome editing span medicine, agriculture,...

  7. 4.1
    Medicine
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    This section discusses the applications of CRISPR and genome editing in...

  8. 4.2
    Agriculture
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    This section explores the applications of CRISPR and genome editing...

  9. 4.3
    Research
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    This section explores the CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology and its...

  10. 5
    Ethical And Technical Challenges
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    This section explores the ethical and technical challenges associated with...

  11. 5.1
    Ethical Concerns
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    This section highlights the ethical issues surrounding genome editing,...

  12. 5.2
    Technical Challenges
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    This section highlights the technical challenges in CRISPR-Cas9 genome...

  13. 6
    Chapter Summary
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    This chapter provides an overview of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, its mechanisms,...

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Chapter 6_ CRISPR and Genome Editing.pdf