Scientists just cracked the code to editing entire chromosomes flawlessly

ScienceDaily
Aug 5, 2025, 9:19 am181 pts
A group of Chinese scientists has created powerful new tools that allow them to edit large chunks of DNA with incredible accuracy—and without leaving any trace. Using a mix of advanced protein design, AI, and clever genetic tweaks, they’ve overcome major limitations in older gene editing methods. These…

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