Thursday, July 9, 2020

Safer CRISPR gene editing with fewer off-target hits

The CRISPR system is a powerful tool for the targeted editing of genomes, with significant therapeutic potential, but runs the risk of inappropriately editing ''off-target'' sites. However, a new study shows that mutating the enzyme at the heart of the CRISPR gene editing system can improve its fidelity.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200709141619.htm

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