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crispr

Since CRISPR(link is external) was first conceived as a gene-editing tool in 2012, scientists have seen its awesome potential.

It promises to revolutionize the treatment of genetic disorders(link is external). It's being used to genetically engineer pig organs(link is external) for transplant surgeries and to develop new antibacterial treatments(link is external). It's being used to breed crops and livestock, as well as modified mosquitoes(link is external) that thwart the spread of disease.