CRISPR Edits Homothorax Gene (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption UC San Diego researchers have created a new system that reveals specific categories of potentially risky mutations resulting from CRISPR edits. This high magnification image reveals CRISPR-based DNA transcription of the homothorax gene in a fruit fly embryo. Credit Bier Lab, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Must be used in conjunction with UC San Diego research on the new Integrated Classifier Pipeline. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.