What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide

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• August 1, 2020 at 11:00 AM
What is Crispr Gene Editing? The Complete WIRED Guide

Everything you need to know about how scientists can repurpose a bacterial immune system to alter DNA, making everything from cheap insulin to extra starchy corn.

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