[jmpalladino]

Originally Posted by Boffin

Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, which are the hallmark of a bacterial defense system that forms the basis for CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology. In the field of genome engineering, the term “CRISPR” or “CRISPR-Cas9” is often used loosely to refer to the various CRISPR-Cas9 and -CPF1, (and other) systems that can be programmed to target specific stretches of genetic code and to edit DNA at precise locations, as well as for other purposes, such as for new diagnostic tools. With these systems, researchers can permanently modify genes in living cells and organisms and, in the future, may make it possible to correct mutations at precise locations in the human genome in order to treat genetic causes of disease.

WTF- I was always taught if you can't say something that your audience can understand, then you are not as bright as you think you are!

[Bridget Staunton]

Your post not necessary, telling people about latest technology is wonderful

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I like CRISPR fries as well.

Crispier vs Crisper - What's the difference? | WikiDiff


Crispier vs Crisper - What's the difference?
crispier | crisper |


As adjectives the difference between crispier and crisper is that crispier is comparative of crispy while crisper is comparative of crisp.

As a noun crisper is a cooled food storage container, used to cool items that do not require complete refrigeration.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by mntlblok

Crispier vs Crisper - What's the difference? | WikiDiff


Crispier vs Crisper - What's the difference?
crispier | crisper |


As adjectives the difference between crispier and crisperis that crispier is comparative of crispy while crisper is comparative of crisp.

As a noun crisper is a cooled food storage container, used to cool items that do not require complete refrigeration.

.......and Crisps in UK are Chips in US.

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Need to be a member of Mensa these days on TOTV!
Haven't a clue what post was about.

"Codons" would be a simple and enlightening place to start. That nature came up with this system blows my mind.

A side trip through Gamow would be fun, including Alpher, Bethe, Gamow. :-)

Genetic code - Wikipedia

[hypart]

There's a great documentary on this subject called Human Nature. I highly suggest it. It was one of my favorite films of 2020.

I saw it on Netflix back then but currently only available for rental on Amazon Prime video for $3.99

[mntlblok]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

.......and Crisps in UK are Chips in US.

And wherever that Geicko gecko is from. :-)

[rockyhyder]

Originally Posted by The Chipster

I had heard about CRISPR for the past few years, but did not understand it. Then I recently read "CODE BREAKER" by Walter Isaacson, which is centered around the female DNA scientist who invented the CRISPR process. An amazing book that, while technical in parts, will give you a glimpse of the future of medicine. For real - NO POLITICS.

While the medical treatment impacts can be marvelous the other side of the coin is very concerning (biological warfare). This technology in the hands of the CCP could make COVID look like a walk in the park. As mentioned earlier, scientific advancement has historically been used for both good and bad (see Alfred Noble). I’m pulling for the good wolf but always aware of the bad wolf’s presence.

[Stu from NYC]

I will ask my 12 year old grandson about this and ask him what he thinks.