Revista Latinoamericana de Difusión Científica
Published January 28, 2026 | Version v1
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CRISPR: Las tijeras genéticas que están transformando la biología moderna

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  • 1. Universidad de Girona

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El texto de presentación del Número 14  de la Revista Latinoamericana de Difusión Científica describe la herramienta CRISPR,capaz de editar genes con una precisión sin precedentes. Un avance que abre nuevas posibilidades para la salud y el medio ambiente, pero que también invita a reflexionar sobre su alcance.

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