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under Genomes:

CRISPR/Cas9 Toolset:

Genome Editing - Through the use of SaCas9 tools, a study provided by Biotechnology Journals has shown that a new toolset may advance plant research and and speed up crop improvement. This toolset will be utilized for genome editing in plants, such as base editing and targeted mutation. The discovery of CRISPR/Cas9 technology will offer efficiency and the ability to alter specifics such as the shelf life of produce. The CRISPR/CAS has no need for embryonic stem cells.

Genetically Modified Organisms - A study published by Plant Cell Report's argues that one problem with the modifying of genomes in plants is that their transgenes could have an impact on the world in terms of both the environment as well as human health. A study produced by Tetsuya Ishii examines the consumer acceptance of genetically modified food crops and the publics opinion on buying into GMO's. It identifies that with the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, transgene-free gene modifications will allow for the generation of a wide variety of plants. However, the public could potentially be unwilling to accept genetically modified plants due to the potential risk of issues such as off-target mutations.