Before CRISPR, genetic engineering was slow, expensive, and inaccurate. With CRISPR, genome editing is cheap, accurate, and repeatable. This is the story of CRISPR, concluding with a discussion of Gene Drive, a biological technique which, when used with CRISPR, gives even greater power to genetic engineers.
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Feb 10, 2016Why Raise Money – When to Raise Money – How Much to Raise? – Financing Options – Convertible Debt – Safe – Equity – Valuation – Investors Crowdfunding…
Jan 7, 2016Contents: Why Raise Money When to Raise Money How Much to Raise? Financing Options Convertible Debt Safe Equity Valuation Investors Crowdfunding Meeting Investors Closing the Deal Negotiations Documents You…
Once it wasn’t uncommon for large tech companies to bully smaller companies into submission or death. Microsoft was an infamous offender, but they certainly were not alone. One…
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