Preface for genome editing special issue.

Author: Feng GU ¹ ; Caixia GAO ²
Author Information

1. State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Optometry, School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325000, Zhejiang, China.
2. State Key Laboratory of Plant Cell and Chromosome Engineering, Center for Genome Editing, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: CRISPR/Cas9; genome editing; progress
From: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2017;33(10):1661-1664
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Genome editing technology, as an innovative biotechnology, has been widely used for editing the genome from model organisms, animals, plants and microbes. CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing technology shows its great value and potential in the dissection of functional genomics, improved breeding and genetic disease treatment. In the present special issue, the principle and application of genome editing techniques has been summarized. The advantages and disadvantages of the current genome editing technology and future prospects would also be highlighted.