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CRISPR

Embryos in a dish
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Walter Isaacson on how gene editing will change lives
Scientist speaks at a podium.
China halts gene editing research after international condemnation of scientist’s claims
An illustration of small pieces of DNA at precise areas along a DNA strand
Commentary
The first genome edited babies are here. What happens next?
Corals
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A genetic tool could help scientists identify the most resilient types of corals
CRISPR is different from other gene editing techniques. It emerged from basic research into how bacteria fight off infections. Scientists realized they could use CRISPR to identify and cut apart specific DNA sequences in any cell.
Science
A promising gene editing method causes ethical controversy