Meaning of genetic scissors | Babel Free

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Biological tools used to precisely edit the genome of organisms.

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“The two scientists began collaborating in 2011, after meeting at a conference in Puerto Rico where they went to a café in San Juan and talked about the overlap in their work⟳. They succeeded in making these genetic scissors in a laboratory, and in reprogramming them to cut⟳ DNA at whatever spot the scientists selected.”

“As described in this review⟳, the CRISPR/Cas system can be counted as one of the most powerful types of genetic scissors with sophisticated natures like⟳ simplicity, flexibility, and specificity. The emergence of such elegant genetic scissors opened a novel avenue; and, may keep⟳ bringing other surprising features to the field of bioanalysis and clinical treatment.”

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