Genome editing
Emmanuelle Charpentier
She co-developed CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
The problem
A question worth answering.
Researchers needed a programmable way to cut DNA.
What they did
She co-developed CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
What changed
The technique accelerated genetics research and requires careful governance.
Where you meet their legacy
In the knowledge, systems and people who carry the work forward today.
Evidence and further reading
This story does not assign sole credit for a collective achievement.