The CRISPR/Cas System: Emerging Technology and Application

The CRISPR/Cas System: Emerging Technology and ApplicationPaperback: ISBN 978 1 910190 63 0 EAN 9781910190630 In this volume expert international authors provide a useful and timely review of the applications of the CRISPR Cas system across diverse fields and explore further avenues and research directions of this novel and powerful editing technology. Some of the potential problems of the CRISPR Cas system are also discussed, in particular the specificity of the system: this remains an important topic as

Paperback: ISBN 978-1-910190-63-0 EAN 9781910190630
In this volume expert international authors provide a useful and timely review of the applications of the CRISPR/Cas system across diverse fields and explore further avenues and research directions of this novel and powerful editing technology. Some of the potential problems of the CRISPR/Cas system are also discussed, in particular the specificity of the system: this remains an important topic as improvement could lead to the more direct and efficient use of the CRISPR/Cas system in clinical settings. The authors also debate ethical concerns associated with this powerful new technology. This volume is a rigorous review of the applications and new opportunities for the CRISPR/Cas system and provides a stimulus for current and future research. An invaluable guide for all scientists working in the fields of genome editing and gene therapy the book is also recommended for all life sciences libraries.