E-Books →CRISPR-Cas9 Based Genome Editing for Treating Genetic Disorders and Diseases

English | 2022 | ISBN: 0367542862 , 978-0367542863 | 269 pages | True PDF | 8.62 MB
The CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing system is creating a revolution in the science world. In the laboratory, CRISPR-Cas9 can efficiently be used to target specific genes, correct mutations and regulate gene expression of a wide array of cells and organisms, including human cells.CRISPR-/Cas9 Based Genome Editing for Treating Genetic Disorders and Diseasesis a unique reading material for college students, academicians, and other health professionals interested in learning about the broad range of applications of CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors. Some topics included in this book are: the role of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in neuroscience, gene therapy, epigenome editing, genome mapping, cancer, virus infection control strategies, regulatory challenges and bioethical considerations.