Crisper: meaning, definitions and examples

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crisper

 

[ หˆkrษชspษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biotechnology

Crisper, often referred to as CRISPR, stands for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. It is a revolutionary technology used in molecular biology for genome editing. CRISPR allows scientists to precisely alter DNA in living organisms, which can lead to significant advancements in genetics, medicine, and agriculture. This precision makes CRISPR a powerful tool for research and has potential applications in correcting genetic defects, treating diseases, and improving crop resilience.

Synonyms

gene editing, genome editing, molecular scissors

Examples of usage

  • Scientists are using CRISPR to edit genes in farm animals.
  • The CRISPR technology has opened new doors in cancer research.
  • CRISPR allows for precise gene editing in microbiomes.
  • Researchers are exploring CRISPR innovations for gene therapy.

Translations

Translations of the word "crisper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais nรญtido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช deutlicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ั–ั‚ะบั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyraลบniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆ˜Ž็ขบใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus clair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs claro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha net

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์„ ๋ช…ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ูˆุถูˆุญู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jasnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jasnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๆธ…ๆ™ฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj jasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรฝrari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า“ั‹ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha aydฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs claro

Etymology

The term CRISPR originated in the 1980s when researchers discovered repetitive DNA sequences in bacteria. These sequences were identified as part of a bacterial defense system against viruses. The acronym CRISPR was officially coined in 2002 as scientists began to understand the function of these sequences. In 2012, researchers Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier harnessed the natural CRISPR-Cas9 system for genome editing, revolutionizing the field of genetics. Since then, CRISPR has been widely adopted in labs worldwide and has triggered extensive discussions about ethical implications and potential applications in various fields, from healthcare to agriculture.