External Resouces

What is CRISPR

In her first TED Talk back in 2015, IGI Founder Jennifer Doudna gives a great introduction to how the CRISPR-Cas9 system lets scientists edit DNA in almost any kind of cell or organism. This revolutionary genetic engineering tool has created monumental opportunities to cure genetic disease, improve agriculture, and foster a healthy environment — and simultaneously forces us to grapple with difficult ethical dilemmas.
https://innovativegenomics.org/what-is-crispr/ 

CRISPR Made Simple

CRISPR is known as a tool that can edit DNA in almost any organism. It can take out, add, or change DNA letters, like you do typing words on a computer. But in nature, CRISPR evolved for a different reason: to fight dangerous germs.
https://innovativegenomics.org/crispr-made-simple/

CRISPR FAQs

Innovative Genomics Insitute and the Board Institute have published excellent sets of FAQs:
https://innovativegenomics.org/resources/frequently-asked-questions/

https://www.broadinstitute.org/what-broad/areas-focus/project-spotlight/questions-and-answers-about-crispr

What is neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative disorders are chronic conditions that damage and destroy parts of your nervous system over time, especially your brain. These conditions are permanent and incurable, but many are now treatable thanks to medical advances. Currently, the main goal is to treat the symptoms and slow the progress of these conditions when possible.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24976-neurodegenerative-diseases