CRISPR

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Nature's Scissors / March 2016.

" ... CRISPR (pronounced “crisper”), an acronym that is associated with a fast and precise way of searching and slicing DNA that offers scientists unprecedented control over the genetic code of any cell or species."

* Example: Precise Gene Editing in Plants.

"CRISPR offers an easy, exact way to alter genes to create traits such as disease resistance and drought tolerance.
Availability: 5-10 years"

For more CRISPR news see: @CRISPR_news

‘Daisy drives’ will let communities alter wild organisms in local ecosystems / June, 2016.
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