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CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful gene editing tool that allows scientists to make precise and targeted changes to the DNA of an organism. Biochemically, Cas9 is a naturally occurring 160 Kilodalton protein in bacteria that is used to defend against invading viruses and…
mRNA, or messenger RNA, is a type of RNA molecule functioning to carry genetic information from DNA to ribosomes. The information as a transcript is translated by ribosomes into a protein. mRNA basically is a linear sequence of nucleotides (the…
In genetics, outcrossing refers to the breeding of two individuals that are not closely related or those who come from different populations. This is in contrast to inbreeding that involves breeding individuals that are closely related. In plants, outcrossing can…