Crispr/Cas9 Based Genome Editing for Treating Genetic Disorders and - Diseases

The CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing system is creating a revolution in the science world. In the laboratory, CRISPR-Cas9 can efficiently be used to target specific genes, correct mutations and regulate gene expression of a wide array of cells and organisms, including human cells. CRISPR-/Cas9 Based Genome Editing for Treating Genetic Disorders and Diseases is a unique reading material for college students, academicians, and other health professionals interested in learning about the broad range of applications of CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors. Some topics included in this book are: the role of the CRISPR/Cas9 system in neuroscience, gene therapy, epigenome editing, genome mapping, cancer, virus infection control strategies, regulatory challenges and bioethical considerations.

Product details

• Authors: Luis Maria Vaschetto, Luis Maria Vaschetto
• Assisted by: Luis María Vaschetto (Editor), Luis Maria Vaschetto (Editor), Luis María Vaschetto (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.01.2022
• EAN: 9780367542863
• ISBN: 978-0-367-54286-3
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 160 mm x 241 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Print on demand
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Probability theory, stochastic theory, mathematical statistics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Cell Biology, Cellular biology (cytology)