In the gene-editing tool CRISPR, a small strand of RNA identifies a specific chunk of DNA. Then the enzyme Cas9 (green) swoops in and cuts the double-stranded DNA (blue/purple) in two places, removing the specific chunk.
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The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center’s mission is to increase understanding of basic primate biology and to improve human and animal health and quality of life through research.

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Research Services

Services include Assay, Immunology, Virology, and Genomics.

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Services include Veterinary, Colony, Behavioral, Pathology, Scientific Protocol Implementation, and Compliance & Safety.

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Research Resources

Resources include Precision Genomics and Stem Cell Therapies Unit and Pilot Grant Awards Program.

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WNPRC Pilot Research Program Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the 2025 WNPRC Pilot Research Program winners! Pilot research is intended to help investigators generate preliminary data or results necessary to apply for support from other primary sources of funding. Pilot Research Projects may include preliminary activities on biomedical research topics in keeping with the main research areas of the WNPRC, Regenerative and…