Gene editing technology and its research progress in China

• Published in: Yíchuán Vol. 40; no. 10; p. 900
• Main Authors: Chen, Yi Ou, Bao, Ying, Ma, Hua Zheng, Yi, Zong Yi, Zhou, Zhuo, Wei, Wen Sheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Chinese
• Published: China 20.10.2018

Gene editing is a technology for precision modification of genome sequences or expressing transcripts. Early versions of such techniques include homing endonuclease, zinc finger endonuclease and transcription-like activator effectors. The CRISPR/Cas9 system has recently emerged as a powerful and ver...