Watch CRISPR Do Its Thing

Forget about the generic stock art that shows scissors cutting chunks of DNA, because researchers have recorded actual video of CRISPR in action.CRISPR is a powerful gene-editing tool that allows researchers to cut and paste snippets of DNA to make targeted changes to a living organism's genome. It’s a method that’s fast and easy, and it has ushered in a new era of customized life.Scientists have used the technique to breed mosquitoes that resistant to the malaria virus, develop trea