Exchange of arms between chromosomes using molecular scissors

ScienceDaily
May 27, 2020, 4:43 pm109 pts
The CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors work like a fine surgical instrument and can be used to modify genetic information in plants. Research teams have now not only exchanged single genes, but recombined entire chromosomes with the CRISPR/Cas technology. In this way, desired properties can be combined in crops.

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