Gene Editing/Genome Editing

A technology that enables scientists to make specific changes to DNA, which can alter traits.

Scientists use different technologies to edit genes. These tools act like a molecular “cut and paste” system: DNA is cut at specific locations, and scientists can then remove, add, or replace DNA sequences.

CRISPR is one type of gene editing tool that is faster, cheaper, easier to use, and more accurate than previous gene editing technologies. CRISPR-Cas9 is the most common gene editing tool and has revolutionised biomedical research, opening up new possibilities for studying disease and developing treatments.