5) Merkel cell Carcinoma Flashcards
1
Q
What is this ?
A
Aggressive type of Skin cancer (look at carcinoma word)
2
Q
How is it caused ?
A
1) Old age
2) Exposure to UV light
3) Weak immune system
3
Q
Recent development ?
A
Researches have developed a new system to identify this virus (Polyama virus causing Skin cancer)
4
Q
What is this system called ?
A
DETECTR
5
Q
What technology is used in this ?
A
CRISPR-CAS 12
6
Q
What are the components DETECTR consists of ?
A
Identifier , Switch and Reporter
