New genetic engineering technique could help design, study biological systems

New genetic engineering technique could help design, study biological systems 01/24/2017 02:34 PM EST A new technique will help biologists tinker with genes, whether the goal is to turn cells into tiny factories churning out medicines, modify crops to grow with limited water or study the effects of a gene on human health. The technique allows scientists to precisely regulate how much protein is produced from a particular gene. The process is simple yet innovative and, so far, works in everything from bacteria to plants to human cells. Full story at https://medicine.wustl.edu/news/new-genetic-engineering-technique-help-design-study-biological-systems/ Source Washington University School of Medicine This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111