CRISPR: Gene editing and beyond

The CRISPR-Cas9 system has revolutionised gene-editing, but cutting DNA isn’t all it can do. From turning gene expression on and off to fluorescently tagging particular sequences, this animation explores some of the exciting possibilities of CRISPR.



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[anndillm]

As a 3D artist, I feel it’s awesome to see these types of animations being used in education. Keep up the great work!

[InfiniteCyclus]

As someone who did his graduation in molecular biology I'm in awe.
I remember the first time I saw and realised how mechanistic the inner workings of our cells are. Captivating..

[chimezieosondu]

This was the most calming academic video I have ever watched

[cwk]

Great video. I don't have a background in science but I've been following the press on this topic and feel like this is the first clear explanation I've come across.

[alextheafronaut]

This is very exciting. Sickle Cell Disease, which primarily affects African-Americans, could be cured using the CRISPR system. I lost my sister a couple years ago after her lifelong fight with SCD and the fact that we now have SCD patients in CRISPR trials brings tears to my eyes. I really do love the power of science.

[eladoz-cohen]

I truly hope that humanity will fully comprehend the responsibility that comes with using this kind of technology.

[RABBlTFTW]

Wow, I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of this video. Keep up the great work!!

[David-eyjg]

This is stunning. The brilliance of the researchers is beyond my comprehension.

[jorichardson]

Speaking as a molecular biologist, this is a great video. Explains clearly without introducing errors!

[evewurtele]

perfect for teaching my class. By far the best CRSIPR explanation video I have found, and I have looked at about 20 of them!!!

[andiarrohnds]

I am definitely impressed with the accomplishments of our species! Marvelous work!!

[tonyprice]

Having just read Jennifer Doudna's book "A crack in creation", this sort of video helps bring the science alive. Well done.

[clioleo]

Clear, concise explanation of a difficult topic👍🏼

[sfiqfll]

Guys am an engineer, but i learned through videos on youtube that dna is inside each cell and chromosomes are just dna incased for when cells divised and there are 23 pairs of chromosomes each from dad and mom and then there complex proteins that copy / zip / edit / crop dna and that rna and other material is inside the cells (but outside the nucleous of the cell) for those dna operations.
I dunno what am saying, but am saying, i learned everything today am trying to get a grip and combine all this new info. Biology is amazing, gonna take this serious.

[WarDisciple]

This makes me wish I understood how interesting bio chemistry can be. I wish i knew this when i was younger. It also makes me think about movies ive watched of advanced xivilazations that have permanently optimized their dna, but end up causing irreversible damage to their species. Which can also be a possibility for us thousands of years from now if we are not careful. Way too interesting of a subject.

[PS-mvit]

Give the animator a raise and a trophy 🏆 that was so well done and thoroughly explained 👏

[occody]

The possibilities that Crispr/Cas9 can achieve will be Amazing, spectacular Incredible. We’re at a point where we can unlock our full potential as a species, and what this could bring us (if we use it wisely) I love it

[KavitaGhosal]

I'm overwhelmed by their mode of action. Splendid animation

[havutran]

Such an amazing animation! I am nowhere near biology and genetics (in fact I'm fom AI), and yet I received some intuitive understanding of how this stuff works! These kind of animations can really help people outside the field intuitively understand the topic. Great for general erudition.

[sauroros]

The fact that we can visualize such mechanisms is so amazing!