Publications by authors named "Namra Ali"
Unlocking crops' genetic potential: Advances in genome and epigenome editing of regulatory regions.
Curr Opin Plant Biol
November 2024
Genome editing tools could precisely and efficiently target plant genomes leading to the development of improved crops. Besides editing the coding regions, researchers can employ editing technologies to target specific gene regulatory elements or modify epigenetic marks associated with distal regulatory regions, thereby regulating gene expression in crops. This review outlines several prominent genome editing technologies, including CRISPR-Cas9, TALENs, and ZFNs and recent advancements.
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- CRISPR-Cas technology is a powerful tool that helps scientists change the genes of tiny microbes in our bodies, especially in the gut!
- This technology can create better probiotics, find and fight germs that are hard to treat, and improve how well these helpful germs can survive in our stomachs!
- While CRISPR-Cas has many benefits, there are important rules and ethical questions to consider to make sure it's used safely and responsibly!
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- CRISPR-Cas systems are special tools that help scientists change genes accurately by cutting DNA.
- They are used to fight germs that are resistant to antibiotics and help bacteria respond better to medications again.
- In diseases like tuberculosis, CRISPR helps doctors detect germs more accurately and understand how they work better.
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- Multidrug-resistant bacteria and fungi are becoming a big problem for global health, and the World Health Organization wants to find better treatments.
- Some fungi are naturally resistant to many antifungal medicines, which makes it hard to treat infections.
- Researchers are looking into repurposing existing medications as a faster and cheaper way to fight these tough infections and improve treatment options.