Using Gene Scissors to Specifically Eliminate Individual Cell Types
Published:06 Apr.2022 Source:Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
With the help of the CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors, genetic information in a plant can be modified to make the latter more robust to pests, diseases, or extreme climatic conditions.
Researchers of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now developed this method further to eliminate the complete DNA of specific cell types and, thus, prevent their formation during plant development. This will also help scientists better understand development mechanisms in plants. The findings are presented in Nature Communications.