From: How CRISPR Gene Editing Works: Cutting DNA with Precision
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CRISPR technology is faster, cheaper, and more accurate than older gene editing methods.

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Before CRISPR, gene editing was difficult, slow, and expensive. CRISPR changed that by using a simple RNA guide to target DNA, which is easy to design and produce. Cas9 cuts DNA precisely where needed, making edits more efficient. This has allowed many labs worldwide to adopt CRISPR quickly for research and potential treatments, accelerating discoveries in genetics and medicine.

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