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CRISPR-Cas9

GENE DRIVES: A POTENTIAL BREAKTHROUGH IN THE FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA

Recent scientific advancements in genetic engineering have introduced a powerful tool known as gene drives, which could fundamentally alter the battle against malaria. 

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INDIA BUILDS ITS OWN GENE EDITING SYSTEM TO SPEED UP GE CROP PRODUCTION

Indian scientists have created an indigenous, IP-free gene-editing tool using TnpB proteins, offering a cheaper alternative to CRISPR-Cas9. It enables precise edits without foreign genes, supporting resilient, nutrient-rich crops. Despite eased rules for SDN-1/2 crops, regulatory gaps, ethics, and public distrust after the GM Mustard debate remain major hurdles.

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