What Is CRISPR

CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) is a family of DNA sequences found in prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria and archaea, which play a key role in their antiviral defense system. CRISPR has far-reaching implications for fields like medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. Companies like Illumina and Thermo Fisher Scientific are investing heavily in CRISPR research and development.