CRISPR/Cas gene-editing technique holds great promise, but research moratorium makes sense pending further study
- Written by The Conversation
The red Cas9 nuclease protein uses a blue guide RNA sequence to cut yellow DNA at a complementary site.CRISPR-Cas9 via www.shutterstock.comCRISPR/Cas is a new technology that allows unprecedented control over the DNA code. It’s sparked a revolution in the fields of genetics and cell biology, becoming the scientific equivalent of a household...








