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The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 【小题1】(award)to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna recently. The two female scientists won the prize 【小题2】 the development of a method of genome (基因组) editing.
Gene editing has a wide 【小题3】(apply) across the world. It can 【小题4】 (direct) change the DNA of a lifeform and has the potential of leading to 【小题5】(benefit) results.
One of the most convenient methods of gene editing is called CRISPR/Cas9, 【小题6】 was discovered by the two Nobel winners. The method enables scientists to cut a sequence of DNA into two pieces, 【小题7】(allow) nature to “repair” it. During the repair process, errors will be introduced to create a different sequence of DNA, thus resulting in an 【小题8】(edit) gene.
In simple words, CRISPR/Cas9 is the “scissors” of genes. The greatness of CRISPR/Cas9 lies in extreme accuracy. It also enables humans to breed (孕有) more plant varieties and develop better treatment of cancer.
In the future, the discovery 【小题9】(expect) to have a revolutionary impact on the life science and make the dream of curing some diseases come true.
There will be no traditional Nobel Awarding Ceremony in Stockholm this year due to the COVID-19, 【小题10】 an online version will be held instead.