CRISPR as a suicide pill for cancer cells.

CRISPR as a suicide pill for cancer cells. “In bacteria, this CRISPR acts as a suicide pill, intentionally killing a cell that has been infected by a virus to prevent its spread.” Researchers reengineered that idea so once a cell shows a cancer specific mutant RNA signature, it triggers “chromatin shredding,” “slicing up all the genetic material inside that specific cell.” ~ learn more