The CRISPR/Cas System

The CRISPR/Cas SystemMuhammad Jamal presents a new book on The CRISPR/Cas System: Emerging Technology and Application In this volume expert international authors provide a useful and timely review of the applications of the CRISPR/Cas system across diverse fields and explore further avenues and research directions of this novel and powerful editing technology. The technology and its application are reviewed with respect to reproduction and development, immunity and genetic diseases, system structure and system specificity. Some of the potential problems of the CRISPR/Cas system are also discussed, in particular the specificity of the system: this remains an important topic as improvement could lead to the more direct and efficient use of the CRISPR/Cas system in clinical settings. The authors also debate ethical concerns associated with this powerful new technology. This volume is a rigorous review of the applications and new opportunities for the CRISPR/Cas system and provides a stimulus for current and future research. An invaluable guide for all scientists working in the fields of genome editing and gene therapy the book is also recommended for all life sciences libraries read more ...The CRISPR/Cas System: Emerging Technology and ApplicationEdited by: Muhammad JamalA useful and timely review of the applications of the CRISPR/Cas system across diverse fields and a discussion of novel avenues of research. read more ...
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