Genome editing tool that is creating a buzz in the science world. Faster cheaper than previous DNA editing techniques. Remove,add or altering sections of DNA sequence
Consist of two key molecules
- Enzyme (cas 9) act as a pair of molecule scissor and cut two strands of DNA at a specific location in the genome
- A piece of RNA
consists of small piece of pre-designed RNA sequence that binds to DNA
Uses
--can improve genetic disorder by replacing bad genes
--can completely knock out any gene according to our use