CRISPR/Cas9 (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

CRISPR/Cas9

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The conventional CRISPR-Cas9 system comprises two parts: the Cas9 enzyme, which acts like a wrench, and specific RNA guides (CRISPRs), which act as different socket heads. These RNAs guide the Cas9 protein to the target gene on a DNA strand. This technique allows researchers to study genes in a specific, targeted way.

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Ernesto del Aguila III, NHGRI

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