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CRISPR imaging system makes plant RNA visible one molecule at a time
Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based imaging system that allows plant RNA molecules to be observed individually within living cells. The technique brings single-molecule RNA tracking to plant biology, a field where such imaging has lagged behind animal and human cell research. Scientists say it could clarify how genes are regulated in plants, with possible implications for crop research and biotechnology.
Why now: The new method adapts CRISPR tools to a difficult area of plant science, attracting attention from researchers interested in gene regulation and crop improvement.
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- CRISPR imaging system makes plant RNA visible one molecule at a time · Bioengineer.org
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