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What is Genetic Engineering using CRISPR Technology?

Genetic Engineering using CRISPR Technology CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) technology is a method of genetic engineering that allows scientists to precisely target and edit specific parts of a genome. It involves using an enzyme called Cas9, which acts like a pair of molecular scissors, and a small piece of RNA called a guide RNA that acts as a GPS system to direct the Cas9 enzyme to a specific location in the genome. This allows scientists to make specific changes to the DNA, such as cutting out a disease-causing mutation or adding a new gene. CRISPR technology has the potential to revolutionize medicine and agriculture by making it possible to create new treatments and crops with desired traits. Importance of Genetic Engineering using CRISPR Technology Genetic engineering using CRISPR technology is considered to be a major breakthrough in the field of biotechnology because of its ability to make precise changes to the genome. This has numerous pote