From Disease to Looming Food Crisis, Gene Editing Could Unlock Solutions to Our Greatest Problems

Today, celiac disease affects one in 100 people worldwide, and with no cure, the only treatment is a gluten-free diet.
However, scientists are now exploring how gene editing technology, like CRISPR, could modify the protein of wheat so that those with celiac disease could enjoy foods that typically contain gluten.
Kansas Wheat, which is the cooperative agreement between the Kansas Wheat Commission and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, is currently supporting gene editing research to help