In the past few years, this extraordinary gene editing technology called CRISPR has captured the imagination of scientists worldwide. Applications range from an array of basic research areas to diagnosing and curing genetic and infectious diseases and engineering longer-lived crops. In recognition of this extraordinary scientific and technological era, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers announced the creation of The CRISPR Journal -- an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal publishing outstanding research on the myriad applications and underlying technology of CRISPR. The Journal provides a high-profile venue for groundbreaking peer-reviewed research, as well as lively and provocative commentary, analysis, and debate.