Sentences with phrase «genome in a precise way»
Using «homologous recombination,» CRISPR can also be used to insert new DNA sequences or even whole genes into the genome in a precise way.
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«modENCODE will enable us to confirm what we're finding in the human genome by manipulating the fly and worm genomes in a precise and rapid way,» said Elise Feingold, PhD, the NHGRI program director in charge of the ENCODE and modENCODE projects.
«We thought that permanently cutting the genome would be the more effective way to silence a gene, but in fact, CRISPRi is so precise and binds so tightly to the genome that it is actually a better way to silence a gene.»
It turned out that it was safer and more precise than conventional breeding using mutagenesis for example; GM just moves a couple of genes, whereas conventional breeding mucks about with the entire genome in a trial and error way.