California University to get gene-editing tech CRISPR patent

The US patent office has filed a document to grant patent on pioneering the revolutionary gene-editing technology known as CRISPR to the University of California. "The issued patent will encompass use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology in any cellular or non-cellular environment," lead patent strategist for the university on CRISPR matters said. The university had applied for the patent in March 2013.