What innovative application of CRISPR technology was used to create a 'living' a

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What innovative application of CRISPR technology was used to create a 'living' antibiotic?
  1. CRISPR-based diagnostics
  2. CRISPR-enhanced probiotics
  3. CRISPR gene drives
  4. CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What innovative application of CRISPR technology was used to create a 'living' antibiotic?
  • Step 1: Understand what CRISPR technology is. It is a tool that allows scientists to edit genes in living organisms.
  • Step 2: Learn about probiotics. Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for your health, especially your digestive system.
  • Step 3: Combine CRISPR technology with probiotics. Scientists used CRISPR to enhance the abilities of these beneficial bacteria.
  • Step 4: Create a 'living' antibiotic. The enhanced probiotics can target and kill harmful bacteria in the body, acting like an antibiotic.
  • Step 5: Recognize the innovation. This application of CRISPR technology represents a new way to fight infections using living organisms.
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