genome editing
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We’ve Got You Now, Ticks
Ticks won’t be able to conceal their fiendish tricks much longer. In new research this week, researchers claim to have genetically modified tick embryos in the lab using CRISPR — an apparent first in the field. The achievement should one day allow us to better understand these bugs, especially those responsible for Lyme disease and…
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CRISPR Just Got One Step Closer To Editing Human Genes With Ease
Leveraging the pre-existing power of CRISPR, a team of researchers has made an important adjustment to the groundbreaking gene-editing tool that could make it precise enough for human applications.