Crispr: The Ultimate Tool for Rewriting Evolution

By: Rajak, Anupam

Chapter 1: Introduction to CRISPR

Discover the origins, history, and molecular biology of CRISPR-Cas systems. Learn how bacteria's natural immune defense became a revolutionary tool for precise genome editing.

Chapter 2: Molecular Mechanisms of CRISPR

Explore the detailed functioning of CRISPR-Cas systems, including DNA targeting, cleavage, repair mechanisms, and the different types of Cas proteins that drive gene editing.

Chapter 3: CRISPR in Microbiology

Understand how CRISPR is applied in microbes to study gene function, develop industrial strains, combat pathogens, and engineer microorganisms for biotechnology purposes.

Chapter 4: CRISPR in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

Learn how CRISPR enables synthetic biology applications, including bioengineering microbes for pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and environmental solutions.

Chapter 5: CRISPR in Agriculture

Explore how CRISPR is revolutionizing crop improvement, livestock breeding, and pest resistance, creating sustainable solutions for modern agriculture.

Chapter 6: CRISPR in Medicine

Discover therapeutic applications of CRISPR, including gene therapy for genetic diseases, disease modeling, and potential cures for monogenic disorders.

Chapter 7: CRISPR in Neuroscience and Brain Research

Dive into CRISPR's role in studying neural development, neurodegenerative disorders, brain organoids, and therapeutic interventions for neurological diseases.

Chapter 8: CRISPR in Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Learn how CRISPR is used to engineer immune cells, combat viral and bacterial infections, develop vaccines, and study autoimmune disorders.

Chapter 9: CRISPR in Cancer Research

Explore CRISPR applications in oncology, including tumor modeling, gene discovery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, drug discovery, and cancer diagnostics.

Chapter 10: Ethical, Regulatory, and Societal Implications

Understand the ethical debates, regulatory frameworks, societal challenges, and global considerations surrounding CRISPR technology, from germline editing to environmental applications.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWRFMLHH
• ISBN13: 9798270338893
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"