Safer CRISPR gene editing with fewer off-target hits

ScienceDaily
Jul 9, 2020, 2:16 pm230 pts
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.

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