Gene Editing News

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Topics:

Biological Sciences – Cells; Reproduction; The Body; Genetics

Additional: Careers

Concepts (South Australia):

Biological Sciences – Form and Function

Years: 8, 9, 10

Modified CRISPR gene editing technique is much more precise

Modified CRISPR gene editing technique is much more precise

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Scientists in the US have come up with a new way to edit DNA and RNA, called base editing, that makes the process much more precise. This short piece explains the latest developments and what that might mean for us.

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