From Bacteria to Snipping Human DNA
CRISPR is like a dream come true for geneticists. This DNA cutting system is normally found in bacteria as an ingenious adaptive immune system. It’s used to remember and snip away any viral infections. In the last few decades, humans were able to harness the power of CRISPR to make really specific edits to human cells. No one quite knows where this new technology will take us, but it sure is exciting to be on this journey! Celebrate the magic of CRISPR with this gold-plated necklace. It also makes an excellent gift for biologists, immunologists, geneticists, and starry-eyed pre-med students.
