New gene activation tool may do what CRISPR cannot: Work inside the body

EngineeringNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body—ramping up protective ones and tamping down harmful ones—holds enormous potential for treating and preventing disease. But the standard molecular tools used to tune genes, such as the CRISPR system, are

The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body—ramping up protective ones and tamping down harmful ones—holds enormous potential for treating and preventing disease. But the standard molecular tools used to tune genes, such as the CRISPR system, are This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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