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EXPLORING CRISPR’S IMPACT AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Focus : CRISPR
About CRISPR:
- CRISPR, a bacterial system, stores viral genetic material to recognize and destroy viruses upon future attacks.
- Origin: Inspired by bacteria’s defense against viruses, CRISPR utilizes the Cas9 protein for gene editing.
Source: Cambridge
Source: Cambridge- Genetic Manipulation: CRISPR enables the addition or suppression of genes, facilitating genetic engineering processes.
- Internal Genetic Modification: Unlike other methods, CRISPR works with the organism’s own genetic material.
- Precision Tool: Known as ‘Genetic Scissors,’ CRISPR-Cas9 precisely cuts and modifies genes, offering unparalleled accuracy in genetic manipulation.
- Nobel Prize : This Nobel-winning technology allows precise DNA manipulation for various applications, including gene therapy and genetic modifications.
