CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing exploits the CRISPR-Cas system to modify a genome in a targeted manner. Guided by RNA, the Cas9 endonuclease breaks DNA at a target sequence. Imprecise repair of the ...

CRISPR-Cas systems are prokaryotic immune systems that confer resistance to foreign genetic elements such as plasmids and phages. CRISPR-Cas systems have been exploited for targeted genome editing ...

Plant breeding plays a vital role in ensuring global food security by increasing crop yields, improving nutritional quality ...

An INRS research team has identified a new family of enzymes that can make precise cuts in single-stranded DNA. A few years ...

Using gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9, the team has been able to ... Beyond Needles: Introducing a New, Nature-Based Approach for Delivering Cargo Into Egg Cells Sep. 11, 2024 — A new approach ...

Genome editing has advanced at a rapid pace with promising results for treating genetic conditions-but there is always room for improvement.