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Why the 'molecular scissors' metaphor for understanding CRISPR is misleading

  • Written by Elinor Hortle, Research Fellow, University of Sydney
Why the 'molecular scissors' metaphor for understanding CRISPR is misleadingThe metaphors we use when we talk about gene editing shape public perception of the complexity involved. Shutterstock

Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are...

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