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#DNA Modification Using CRISPR/Cas9 Becomes Accessible The modern stage of genetic engineering is curious in many ways, but the most interesting is that even today, almost everyone can access CRISPR/Cas9 kits to create their own genetically modified organism. Their price is around $100 now in specialised shops. Not for modifying ourselves, right? Yet. But modifying bacteria is interesting, too. CRISPR/Cas9 technology utilises short RNA strands that can be artificially synthesised to match specific genome regions, connected with Cas9 proteins that cut DNA at this point, enabling a specific genetic sequence to be inserted there via genetic recombination. Therefore, a kit contains the CRISPR/Cas9 complex, plus the gene that should be inserted. While early experiments with microorganism modification were usually limited by making them glow, nowadays genetically modified bacteria can produce chemical substances, recycle waste, break toxic substances, improve agricultural production, and potentially do many other things. All these applications aren’t used widely yet, but their time is coming, as more and more biotech startups arise. It means it’s the right time to realise your idea with modified living organisms. With all these advancements, the entry-level in the #biotech business is now lower than ever, while continuing to fall. You can not only develop your genetic engineering idea, such as creating waste-cleaning bacteria, but verify it with minimal investments. And that’s where valuable products can be born. Connect with #Atlantix to turn your ideas into stable and profitable businesses, moving from concepts to patented products that change everything! #science #biology

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