But gene editing, particularly with a tool called Crispr-Cas9, has made it much easier and more efficient to tinker with the genomes of plants and animals. Crispr technology is still in its infancy. It’s not a perfect process, but it’s much more precise and easier to work with than previous gene editing techniques, according to scientists. Photograph: Guardian DesignUnlike genetic modification, gene editing doesn’t require transgenics, the movement of genes from one species to another. She also said that she sees industry making many of the same public relations mistakes with gene editing that they made with GMOs.

Source: The Guardian May 30, 2019 05:48 UTC