New gene-editing tool reduces unintended mutations by more than 70%

Image caption: Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based gene-editing tool that’s more precise and less likely to result in unintended genome edits. Depositphotos. Article by Paul McClure. New Atlas – September 21, 2023. The study was published in the journal Nature Communications. Source: Rice University.

Researchers have found that splitting the gene editor used in traditional CRISPR technology creates a more precise tool that can be switched on and off, with significantly less chance of causing unintended genome mutations. They say their novel tool can potentially correct around half of the mutations that cause disease. […]

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