Using genetic scissors, KIT researchers have inverted and deactivated nine-tenths of a chromosome to prevent genetic exchange (detailed caption at end of text; illustration: Michelle Rönspies, KIT). (IMAGE)

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)

Using genetic scissors, KIT researchers have inverted and deactivated nine-tenths of a chromosome to prevent genetic exchange (detailed caption at end of text; illustration: Michelle Rönspies, KIT).

Caption

Genetic exchange of paternal and maternal characteristics normally occurs along the entire length of a chromosome. Through inversion of most of the chromosome (yellow) with CRISPR/Cas molecular scissors, this exchange can now be limited to the extreme ends (violet and blue).

Credit

Michelle Rönspies, KIT

Usage Restrictions

The photo may be used in the context given above exclusively

License

Licensed 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.