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Which Portion of a Gene Might You Target with the CRISPR-

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Which portion of a gene might you target with the CRISPR- cas system to interfere with splicing?


Definitions:

Oligodendroglial Cells

Oligodendroglial cells are a type of glial cell in the central nervous system responsible for producing and maintaining the myelin sheath, which insulates nerve fiber to enhance signal transmission.

Schwann Cells

Glial cells located in the peripheral nervous system, responsible for the myelination of neuronal axons, thereby increasing the speed of electrical impulses.

Central Nervous System

The division of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which integrates sensory information and directs bodily responses.

Atom

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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