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CRISPR/Cas9 Technology

CRISPR-Cas9 is a groundbreaking technology that allows scientists to edit DNA with precision. It works like a molecular scissors: CRISPR is a guide that identifies specific DNA sequences, while Cas9 is the enzyme that cuts the DNA at that location. This ability to modify genetic material enables researchers to delete, insert, or alter genes, potentially correcting genetic diseases, improving crops, and advancing biomedical research. Because of its simplicity and efficiency, CRISPR-Cas9 has revolutionized genetic engineering and opened new avenues in medicine and agriculture.