Cas9 protein

Concept

A protein 'scissor' enzyme in the CRISPR system that cuts DNA at specific sequences, guided by an RNA molecule.

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Videos Mentioning Cas9 protein

Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson

Avoiding, Treating & Curing Cancer With the Immune System | Dr. Alex Marson

Andrew Huberman

A protein 'scissor' enzyme in the CRISPR system that cuts DNA at specific sequences, guided by an RNA molecule.

Manolis Kellis: Biology of Disease | Lex Fridman Podcast #133

Manolis Kellis: Biology of Disease | Lex Fridman Podcast #133

Lex Fridman

The protein component of the CRISPR-Cas9 system responsible for cutting DNA, which can be modified into 'dead Cas9' (dCas9) to activate or repress genes without cutting.