The technology of CRISPR gene editing is widely used in various fields - from medicine to agriculture. However, accurate and safe correction of the genome is still a problem. As reported by Engadget, the key to its solution can be a new development of Microsoft. Created by the company Elevation AI will allow to predict at which point it is best to edit the DNA in order to avoid side effects. The program is in addition to the product of 2016 Azimuth.

During the training of AI, a huge array of data on the CRISPR. Using Elevation will avoid the effect of the enzyme on the wrong gene, which periodically happens due to the similarity of some genetic regions. The program is already available for free in the cloud. Entering the name of the gene that you want to edit, the user will receive information on how to avoid unwanted effects.

Original article: Microsoft will improve the accuracy of gene editing technology.