crispr-gene-editing
A breakthrough gene-editing technology using the Cas9 enzyme as molecular scissors to make precise modifications to DNA sequences quickly and affordably.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
Chapter 5 explores the rapid transformation of biology from an ancient, unguided evolutionary process into a field of directed engineering through advances in genetic sequencing, editing, and synthesis. It highlights key milestones such as the Human Genome Project and the CRISPR revolution, emphasizing the democratization and acceleration of biotechnology that now enables precise and scalable manipulation of life at the genetic level. The chapter also discusses the emerging field of synthetic biology, which promises to revolutionize manufacturing and medicine by enabling the design and production of organisms with unprecedented precision.