Scientists have developed a CRISPR system that enables the gene-editing process to take place in a test tube, rather than being limited to snipping DNA within living cells. The new system, called Cas9, is based on an enzyme known as caspase, which helps break down DNA. Kmiec isn’t the first to envision CRISPR as a diagnostic tool. The tool, developed by the Gene Editing Institute in Delaware, also enables speedier diagnosis, as tests can be completed in a single day.
Scientists have developed a CRISPR system that enables the gene-editing process to take place in a test tube, rather than being limited to snipping DNA within living cells. The new system, called Cas9, is based on an enzyme known as caspase, which helps break down DNA. The tool, developed by the Gene Editing Institute in Delaware, also enables speedier diagnosis, as tests can be completed in a single day.