CRISPR/Cas gene editing technique holds great promise, but research moratorium makes sense pending further study
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
CRISPR/Cas is a new technology that allows unprecedented control over the DNA code. It's sparked a revolution in the fields of genetics and cell biology, becoming the scientific equivalent of a household name by raising hopes about new ways to cure diseases including cancer and to unlock the remaining mysteries of our cells.