The CRISPR/Cas System: Emerging Technology and Application

A useful and timely review of the applications of the CRISPR/Cas system across diverse fields, this book also explores further avenues and research directions of this novel and powerful genome editing technology. CRISPR/Cas technology is reviewed with respect to reproduction and development, immunity and genetic diseases, system structure and system specificity. Some of the potential problems of the CRISPR/Cas system are discussed, in particular specificity. The authors also debate ethical concerns associated with this powerful new technology. This volume is an invaluable guide for all scientists working in the fields of genome editing and gene therapy and is recommended for all life sciences libraries.