gene editor
Genome alteration tool
A gene editor is a tool or technique for making precise changes to DNA sequences in living organisms.
The term most often refers to CRISPR-Cas9 and similar molecular systems that can cut, delete, or insert genetic material at specific locations: Gene editors could eliminate hereditary diseases.
A person who performs such work may also be called a gene editor.
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- double helixTwo intertwined spirals
- base pairTwo matched nucleotides bonded
mutation · off target · splice · cut · cut and paste · modify · Cas9 · laboratory · sequence · helix · nucleotide · clone · biotech · designer · designer baby · embryo · therapy · precision
- lab equipmentmicroscope, microscopes, beaker, beakers, test tube
- Genomics Equipmentsequencer, electrophoresis, microarray, nanopore, qubit
gene editorselective breeding
Controlled reproduction for traits
artificial selection · cross-breeding · hybridization · natural selection · domestication
gene editornatural selection
Differential reproductive success
random mutation · genetic drift · wild type · evolution · nature
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