Since its publication in 2012, the CRISPR-Cas9 process has established itself as one of the most effective genome editing technologies worldwide. The technology allows precise edits to the genome of plants, animals, microorganisms and human cells – and at a much lower cost than most other gene editing processes. The spectrum of applications ranges from the development of therapies against previously incurable diseases, to the breeding of new crops, to the possibility of exterminating insects that transmit malaria.
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