CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology discusses applied and translational aspects of the CRISPR-Cas technology. The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical solutions surrounding this emerging and impactful technology in several academic and industrial fields. It is split in five sections: CRISP-Cas fundamentals and advancements; CRISP-Cas in medical biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in environmental biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in food biotechnology; and biosafety, patents and commercialization of CRISP-Cas technology. Written by experts from diverse backgrounds, the content covers the subject and its impact in multiple fields.
It is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers on bioinformatics, systems biology, and members of the biomedical field and biotechnology industry who are interested in learning more about CRISP-Cas system and its applications.
1. Title of Book - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xi 7. Chapter 1 CRISPR-Cas9: chronology and evolution - p. 3 8. Chapter 2 CRISPR: the Janus god of modern science - p. 23 9. Chapter 3 Commercialization of CRISPR-Cas technology: issues and impact - p. 57 10. Chapter 4 CRISPR-Cas-led advancements in translational biotechnology - p. 71 11. Chapter 5 Molecular engineering of CRISPR-Cas system toward in vitro diagnostics - p. 93 12. Chapter 6 The CRISPR-Cas technology: trends in healthcare - p. 109 13. Chapter 7 CRISPR-Cas system and its role in the development of viral disease diagnostics - p. 131 14. Chapter 8 Unlocking new ways to tackle tuberculosis using CRISPR-Cas as a potent weapon - p. 151 15. Chapter 9 Application of CRISPR-Cas in disease diagnosis and management - p. 163 16. Chapter 10 Environmental metagenomics and CRISPR-Cas - p. 175 17. Chapter 11 CRISPR systems tackling fungal infections - p. 191 18. Chapter 12 CRISPR-Cas technologies in food security and food revolution - p. 209 19. Chapter 13 Overview of the genome editing in rice and its implications - p. 221 20. Chapter 14 Biotechnological applications of CRISPR-Cas systems in fungi - p. 237 21. Chapter 15 Applications and associated challenges of CRISPR-Cas technology in agriculture - p. 265 22. Index - p. 281
CRISPR-Cas System in Translational Biotechnology discusses applied and translational aspects of the CRISPR-Cas technology. The book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical solutions surrounding this emerging and impactful technology in several academic and industrial fields. It is split in five sections: CRISP-Cas fundamentals and advancements; CRISP-Cas in medical biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in environmental biotechnology; CRISP-Cas in food biotechnology; and biosafety, patents and commercialization of CRISP-Cas technology. Written by experts from diverse backgrounds, the content covers the subject and its impact in multiple fields.
It is a valuable resource for graduate students and researchers on bioinformatics, systems biology, and members of the biomedical field and biotechnology industry who are interested in learning more about CRISP-Cas system and its applications.
1. Title of Book - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xi 7. Chapter 1 CRISPR-Cas9: chronology and evolution - p. 3 8. Chapter 2 CRISPR: the Janus god of modern science - p. 23 9. Chapter 3 Commercialization of CRISPR-Cas technology: issues and impact - p. 57 10. Chapter 4 CRISPR-Cas-led advancements in translational biotechnology - p. 71 11. Chapter 5 Molecular engineering of CRISPR-Cas system toward in vitro diagnostics - p. 93 12. Chapter 6 The CRISPR-Cas technology: trends in healthcare - p. 109 13. Chapter 7 CRISPR-Cas system and its role in the development of viral disease diagnostics - p. 131 14. Chapter 8 Unlocking new ways to tackle tuberculosis using CRISPR-Cas as a potent weapon - p. 151 15. Chapter 9 Application of CRISPR-Cas in disease diagnosis and management - p. 163 16. Chapter 10 Environmental metagenomics and CRISPR-Cas - p. 175 17. Chapter 11 CRISPR systems tackling fungal infections - p. 191 18. Chapter 12 CRISPR-Cas technologies in food security and food revolution - p. 209 19. Chapter 13 Overview of the genome editing in rice and its implications - p. 221 20. Chapter 14 Biotechnological applications of CRISPR-Cas systems in fungi - p. 237 21. Chapter 15 Applications and associated challenges of CRISPR-Cas technology in agriculture - p. 265 22. Index - p. 281
