Why the 'molecular scissors' metaphor for understanding CRISPR is misleading
- Written by Elinor Hortle, Research Fellow, University of Sydney
The metaphors we use when we talk about gene editing shape public perception of the complexity involved. Shutterstock
Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are...
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