Article Reveals How to Design a CRISPR Experiment and Start Genome Editing

BitesizeBio.com has published its latest article covering commercial CRISPR systems and how to use them in scientific research. The website which is aimed primarily at bioscientists attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every month.

Dundee, United Kingdom – June 21, 2017 /PressCable/ —

BitesizeBio.com has published a new article entitled “How to Design a CRISPR Experiment and Start Genome Editing”, which sheds light on the most important aspects of commercial CRISPR systems and how to use them in scientific research. Bioscientists,and other interested individuals, can view the full article at BitesizeBio.com

The article includes several interesting pieces of information, one in particular is that endogenous CRISPR systems act as an RNA-based defense mechanism against invading phage DNA. This should be of particular interest to bioscientists because it shows one example where studying a bacterial phenomenon resulted in a huge scientific advance.

One of the most important piece of information the article tries to convey is that you can use CRISPR in your research, even if the system itself seems complicated. The best example of this is perhaps found in the following extract:

‘CRISPR and the CRISPR Associated system (Cas) are powerful gene editing technologies. Originally identified and characterized in bacteria, the endogenous CRISPR systems act as an RNA-based defense mechanism against invading phage DNA. CRISPR was adapted for genome editing in 2013 and has since been exploited for its ability to generate targeted double-stranded DNA breaks, which has revolutionized molecular biology protocols.’

In discussing the article’s creation, Dr. Amanda Welch, Editor-in-Chief of BitesizeBio.com at BitesizeBio.com said, “This article demystifies CRISPR and thoroughly explains how to use it in scientific research. I’m especially pleased that it includes a troubleshooting section, which is often necessary for researchers using a new technique.”

This article is part of BitesizeBio’s Sponsored Education series, and is produced with the assistance of GenScript. GenScript provide life sciences services and products. With gene synthesis, peptide, protein, antibody and preclinical drug development service capabilities, they are internationally recognized as a leading biotech company specializing in fundamental life sciences research and early-phase drug discovery services.

BitesizeBio.com now welcomes comments and questions from readers, in relation to the article, which can be posted on the webpage.

BitesizeBio.com is used by individual scientists and companies to share their wisdom, know-how and solutions, to creating what has been called “The Missing Manual for Bioscientists”. The website is used, loved and depended-upon by hundreds of thousands of visitors each month.

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