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PART 1Executive Overview
1Definition

CRISPR-Cas9 is a gene-editing technology that allows for precise modification of DNA sequences within organisms, enabling the addition, deletion, or alteration of specific genetic material.

Category
Synthetic Biology
Stage
LEADING
2Problem It Solves

It addresses the need for efficient and accurate genetic modification techniques that can be used in research, agriculture, and medical treatments.

3Lifecycle / Journey Stage
early commercial
PART 2Technical & Manufacturing
4How It Works

CRISPR-Cas9 uses an RNA molecule to guide the Cas9 enzyme to a specific location in the genome. Once at the target site, Cas9 makes a double-stranded break in the DNA, which can then be repaired by cellular machinery, leading to precise modifications.

5Materials Used
6Manufacturing / Creation Process

The manufacturing process involves creating RNA guides specific to target sequences, producing Cas9 protein or ribonucleoprotein complexes, and delivering these into cells or organisms.

7Build Process

CRISPR-Cas9 systems are typically built by designing guide RNAs that match the desired DNA sequence. These are then paired with Cas9 proteins and delivered using various methods such as viral vectors, electroporation, or microinjection.

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14Glossary
CRISPR
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, a type of DNA sequence used in the CRISPR-Cas9 system.
Cas9
Cas9 is an enzyme that acts as a molecular scissor, making precise cuts in the genome during gene editing.
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