def activation_genetic_modification(testapp, lab, award):
    item = {
        'lab': lab['@id'],
        'award': award['@id'],
        'category': 'CRISPRa',
        'purpose': 'characterization',
        'method': 'CRISPR'
    }
    return testapp.post_json('/genetic_modification', item).json['@graph'][0]