INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2456-4184 | Impact factor: 8.76 | ESTD Year: 2016
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CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a powerful tool for editing genes, which has revolutionized the field of molecular biology. It allows scientists to easily and precisely modify the DNA of living organisms, including plants, animals, and even humans.
The CRISPR system is based on a natural defense mechanism that bacteria use to protect themselves from viruses. It involves the use of small RNA molecules to guide a nuclease enzyme (called Cas9) to a specific location in the genome, where it can cut the DNA. Once the DNA is cut, researchers can then use other tools to insert, delete, or modify specific genetic sequences.
CRISPR has many potential applications, including the development of new drugs, the improvement of crop yields, and the treatment of genetic diseases. However, the use of CRISPR in humans is a controversial topic, as it raises ethical concerns about the potential for altering the human germline and creating genetically modified individuals.
Keywords:
Gene editing, RNA, Nuclease, DNA, Cas9, Genome, chemical scissors
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"Macrocosm of CRISPR", International Journal of Novel Research and Development (www.ijnrd.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.8, Issue 1, page no.a213-a219, January-2023, Available :http://www.ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2301026.pdf
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