Gene Editing: An Update

Gene Editing: An Update examines various aspects of gene editing including an extensive overview about the tools that are used in editing of genes and related concepts. It includes definitions of genomic editing, gene editing and Cas system. Provides the reader with insights into the development of its history, so as to understand the future of gene editing together with knowledge of ethics involved in gene editing.

Dr Prerna Pandey, a biotechnologist with several years of wet lab research experience, has worked as a senior research fellow at International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi. Her field of research in PhD included isolation and molecular characterization of Geminiviruses, genome sequencing, gene annotation, as well as gene silencing using the RNA interference technology. She has published papers in peer-reviewed journals in the field and has a submitted a number of annotated Geminiviral genome sequences in the GenBank, including two novel ones. Prerna has also completed her editing and proof-reading courses from SfEP, UK and now works as a freelance scientific editor, writer and a subject matter expert. She has edited and co-authored several books on a range of topics in Life-Sciences. When Prerna is not busy with her assignments, she loves visiting historical places.