The biggest revolution in gene editing: Crispr-Cas9 explained – video

Prof Jennifer Doudna, one the pioneers of Crispr-Cas9 gene editing, explains how this revolutionary discovery enables precise changes to our DNA, which can be used to correct mutations that cause genetic diseases and eradicate them from a germ line.  Doudna raises the key issues of debate around gene editing and suggests what will have the most immediate impact. Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 28, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Jess Gormley, Dan Susman, Joseph Pierce, Noah Payne-Frank and Simon Roberts Tags: Gene editing Genetics Science Source Type: news