CRISPR

CRISPR is a revolutionary genetic editing tool that allows scientists to precisely cut and modify DNA in living organisms, much like a molecular scissors that can find and edit specific genes with remarkable accuracy. Originally discovered as a natural defense system used by bacteria to fight viruses, researchers adapted this technology to target and fix genetic mutations responsible for diseases in humans and other organisms. This breakthrough has opened doors to potential treatments for previously incurable genetic conditions and is considered one of the most important scientific advances of the 21st century.