CRISPR Reveals how Butterflies use a 'Painting Gene' to Shape Wing Color Patterns (IMAGE)

George Washington University

CRISPR Reveals how Butterflies use a 'Painting Gene' to Shape Wing Color Patterns

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This illustration provides an explanation of the process of using CRISPR gene-editing technology to investigate the key gene that determines butterfly wing patterns.

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The George Washington University

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