CRISPR-Cas9
| CRISPR-Cas9 | |
|---|---|
| Term | CRISPR-Cas9 |
| Short definition | CRISPR-Cas9 - (pronounced) laboratory tool used to alter or "edit" portions of a cell's DNA. CRISPR-Cas9 uses a specially designed RNA molecule to direct an enzyme called Cas9 to a specific DNA sequence. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CRISPR-Cas9 - (pronounced) laboratory tool used to alter or "edit" portions of a cell's DNA. CRISPR-Cas9 uses a specially designed RNA molecule to direct an enzyme called Cas9 to a specific DNA sequence. Cas9 then cuts the DNA strands at that point and removes a small piece, creating a gap in the DNA where a new piece of DNA can be added. CRISPR-Cas9 is a breakthrough in science that will be of great use in many types of research. In cancer research, it can be helpful to understand how cancer develops and responds to treatment, as well as new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent it
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on CRISPR-Cas9
- Wikipedia's article - CRISPR-Cas9
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