The CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life

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Abstract

Since Charpentier and Doudna discovered the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors in 2012 their use has exploded. Researchers can change the DNA of animals, plants and microorganisms with extremely high precision. In medicine, clinical trials of new cancer therapies are underway, and the dream of being able to cure inherited diseases is about to come true. These genetic scissors have taken the life sciences into a new epoch and, in many ways, are bringing the greatest benefit to humankind.

In 2015, Doudna called for a worldwide moratorium on the use CRISPR/Cas9, a technology she developed to rewrite genetic code in human embryos. She discuss the enormous responsibility that comes with the ability to rewrite the code of life.

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Issue No. 82 (2022)
Section Review
DOI 10.38103/jcmhch.82.1
Keywords Kéo di truyền, CRISPR/Cas9, sự sống Genetic scissors, CRISPR/Cas9, life

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Hung, N. C., Hiep, P. N., Dung, P. X., & Thinh, D. H. Q. (2022). The CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors: a tool for rewriting the code of life. Journal of Clinical Medicine Hue Central Hospital, (82), 7–12. https://doi.org/10.38103/jcmhch.82.1