How does CRISPR Work?
As mentioned before, CRISPR describes the process in which a faulty segment of DNA is removed and is replaced with a properly functioning piece.
To be more specific, the Cas9 Enzyme (which is found in CRISPR) first enters the DNA sequence and cuts out the faulty strand. For the Cas9 Enzyme to cut the correct spot, a guide RNA is used.
Once the faulty strand is successfully removed, CRISPR generates a double-stranded DNA break which triggers cellular DNA repair pathways that correct the genome.
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