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Gene genies: CRISPR’s critical moment

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This chapter explores the transformative advances in genetic editing over the past thirteen years, focusing on a groundbreaking discovery of molecular scissors that allow precise DNA modifications. It discusses the implications of these advancements for scientific and medical fields, highlighting their potential to redefine our approach to manipulating living organisms.

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