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CRISPR-Cas9

KRIS-per KAS-nine

ˈkrɪspər kæs naɪn

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CRISPRCas9

Dictionary meaning

gene-editing technology that uses a guide RNA to direct the Cas9 protein to cut DNA at specific locations; allows precise addition, deletion, or modification of genes

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