Could a genetic engineer create a genome for the next Tom Brady in vitro? No, because there is no "QB intelligence" gene or "athletic anticipation" gene that a biologist could edit into an embryo, like there is for eye color.
CRISPR-Cas9
Chinese scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing tools that have created animals with more muscle mass and hair. These experiments have caused major debates and most people want to know what s next? And what is the limit?
Two new studies, one published in Science and the other in Nature, by one of the pioneers of the CRISPR-Cas9 technique show the power and specificity of the genome-editing technique.
The genome editing technique known as CRISPR-Cas9 is changing many fields in biology with its precision and simplicity. Here's what you need to know.
Dairy cows have to be dehorned by farmers in a cruel fashion, but its necessary to protect other cows and the farmers that handle them. One scientists, however, is working on a solution: incorporating the genes of from a hornless cow into the regular dairy cow. The technique promises to reduce animal cruelty, but since its a GMO, advocates don't like it.
Researchers from MIT and the University of California are arguing over who owns the patent for the genome editing technique CRISPR-Cas9. Both teams make interesting cases and whoever is awarded the patent stands to make billions from the techniques limitless potential.