Talkin Immunology with BioLegend

Talkin Immunology with BioLegend


CRISPR and the Game of Patents

April 10, 2015

Description: CRISPR is an amazing technology originally
discovered in bacteria as a defense mechanism against invading foreign genetic
material. Researchers are now repurposing this for useful applications in like
increasing crop size and treating diseases like HIV and cancer. There’s a
battle brewing over the CRISPR patents with millions in funds (and profit) at
stake. Who will win own the rights to CRISPR technology? And is this work
ethical?

Purified anti-CRISPR (CAS9) Antibody

Immunity in Bacteria

How CRISPR/Cas9 Works

CRISPR Applications

A cure for HIV?

Who owns the patents on CRISPR?

Moral/Safety implications