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== What is CRISPR? == | == What is CRISPR? == | ||
CRISPR is a gene editing technology. It stands for '''C'''lustered '''R'''egularly '''I'''nterspaced '''S'''hort '''P'''alindromic '''R'''epeats'''.''' | |||
CRISPR mainly works by finding a specific DNA inside a cell and altering that DNA. CRISPR also works by turning on or off genes without altering their sequence. | |||
== Where is CRISPR used? == | |||
CRISPR is widely used in scientific research but in the near future, it may be also used in clinical practice. | |||
== Resources == | |||
[http://www.crisprtx.com/ CRISPR Home Page] | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Genetic Disorders]] | |||
[[Category:Technology]] | |||
Revision as of 08:54, 22 June 2022
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What is CRISPR?[edit | edit source]
CRISPR is a gene editing technology. It stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats.
CRISPR mainly works by finding a specific DNA inside a cell and altering that DNA. CRISPR also works by turning on or off genes without altering their sequence.
Where is CRISPR used?[edit | edit source]
CRISPR is widely used in scientific research but in the near future, it may be also used in clinical practice.
