Is CRISPR the start of a cambrian revolution in genomics?
Theme:
Crispr has undoubtedly changed the world. For the first time, scientists can manipulate genes in more precise ways like transfiguring DNA . The ramifications of such developments could kickstart a new revolution in biology particularly after the infamous bio winter that plagued startups for the last few decades. Now, anything in the field seems possible and funding has risen to match that enthusiasm. So, the question is upon us: is CRISPR the start of a cambrian revolution in genomics?
Topic Prep:
https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2014/crispr-a-game-changing-genetic-engineering-technique/
https://www.vox.com/2018/7/23/17594864/crispr-cas9-gene-editing
https://www.broadinstitute.org/what-broad/areas-focus/project-spotlight/questions-and-answers-about-crispr](https://www.broadinstitute.org/what-broad/areas-focus/project-spotlight/questions-and-answers-about-crispr