Researchers use various techniques to conduct functional studies, including:
- Gene Knockout: Removing or "knocking out" a gene to observe the effects on cancer cells. - Gene Overexpression: Increasing the expression of a gene to study its impact. - CRISPR-Cas9: A powerful gene-editing tool that allows for precise modifications of DNA. - RNA Interference (RNAi): Silencing specific genes to understand their function.
