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Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from harmful DNA viruses, strengthening the plant's protections.
… Scientists are using an exciting gene editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to protect plants from … use in many organisms, and this latest iteration develops gene-editing for use in plants. … technologies. The recent International Summit on Human Gene Editing focused on these issues, including the concern …
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Scientific institutions are developing recommendations to support the responsible use of human gene-editing research.
… decision-making for the responsible use of human genome-editing research. … In light of recent advances in gene-editing research and technologies, the National Academies of … decision making for the responsible use of human gene-editing research. This initiative examined the clinical, …
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Most ethical discussions about genome editing center on human germline editing because changes are passed down to future generations.
… Most of the ethical discussions related to genome editing center around human germline because editing changes made in the germline would be passed down to … attempted at this time, but that studies that would make gene therapy  safe and effective should continue. 1 , 2  Most …
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Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals.
… Genome editing is a method that lets scientists change the DNA of … many organisms, including plants, bacteria, and animals. Editing DNA can lead to changes in physical traits, like eye … Genome editing technologies enable scientists to make changes to … add, or replace the DNA where it was cut. The first genome editing technologies were developed in the late 1900s. More …
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Scientists have edited genomes for many years, but CRISPR technology has improved the speed, cost, accuracy, and efficiency of genome editing
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… the conversation about the science and ethics of genome editing has grown louder due to faster, cheaper, and more … media tends to focus on the potential use of genome editing in humans, the main application of this technology … will aid the development of new treatments, including gene therapy . …
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Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, mental health, rare diseases, and many other disease areas.
… Genome editing is currently being applied to research on cancer, … targets. Although excitement about the potential for gene therapy has grown tremendously since the discovery of … such as mice or zebrafish. Researchers rely on genome editing tools as a way to explore the connection between …
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Patients with genetic disorders and members of the public have diverse about germline genome editing.
… world, have diverse views about whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic disorders. … disorders have diverse views on whether germline genome editing should be used to prevent or treat genetic disorders. … a survey  to understand the public's feelings about gene editing for newborns that would give them a reduced risk …
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Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging disorder.
… Using a recently developed DNA base-editing technique, researchers correct accelerating aging … Researchers have successfully used a DNA-editing technique to extend the lifespan of mice with the … Progeria is caused by a mutation in the nuclear lamin A gene in which one DNA base C is changed to a T. Researchers …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is altering a genome with unparalleled efficiency and precision.
… time, we have developed powerful new technologies for editing  a human (or any) genomes? We may not yet have jet … called CRISPR  was developed and has revolutionized genome editing. The scientists who developed CRISPR recognized that … bacteria  and develop "bacterial scissors" for surgically editing any DNA in any organism. CRISPR has made genome …
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NHGRI researchers asked patients, parents and physicians in the sickle cell disease community (SCD) what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials.
… As public interest and expanded research in human genome editing grows, many questions remain about ethical, legal and … community what they wanted and needed to know about genome editing to make informed decisions about participating in genome-editing clinical trials. Gene-editing treatments, which appear to provide a potential …