CRISPR Technology

Genetic engineering has gained importance in medicine with DNA editing using CRISPR-Cas9. Apart from its potential in diagnosis and treatment, researchers face the challenge of developing accurate techniques to avoid off-target side-effects. Additionally, several ethical concerns regarding gene editing in humans come up as well.

What do you think about tools than can edit the human genome in the future?

Here are some resources to learn about CRISPR-Cas9 and its use in the COVID-19 pandemic:

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever

Amanpour and Company How CRISPR Can Be Used to Fight COVID-19

Nature: Quest to use CRISPR against disease gains ground

Nature: CRISPR treatment inserted directly into the body for the first time

Stanford University Bioengineering: Can CRISPR technology attack the coronavirus?

Nature: First CRISPR test for the coronavirus approved in the United States

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