Gene editing
Gene Editing
Gene editing (pronounced: jēn ˈedi-tiŋ), also known as genome editing, is a group of technologies that give scientists the ability to change an organism's DNA. These technologies allow genetic material to be added, removed, or altered at particular locations in the genome. Several approaches to gene editing have been developed. A recent one is known as CRISPR-Cas9, which is short for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated protein 9.
Etymology
The term "gene editing" is derived from the English words "gene", which is a basic physical and functional unit of heredity, and "editing", which refers to the process of correcting or revising text. The term was coined to describe the process of making precise, targeted changes to the DNA of living cells.
Related Terms
- Genome: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
- CRISPR-Cas9: A revolutionary gene-editing system that allows for precise, directed changes to genomic DNA.
- DNA: Deoxyribonucleic acid, a self-replicating material which is present in nearly all living organisms as the main constituent of chromosomes. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Genetic Engineering: The deliberate modification of the characteristics of an organism by manipulating its genetic material.
- Genetic Material: The medium by which instructions are transmitted from one generation of organisms to the next.
- Genetic Disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gene editing
- Wikipedia's article - Gene editing
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