Compact CRISPR alternative uses bacterial proteins to insert large DNA segments

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Researchers have engineered a compact gene-editing system using bacterial proteins to insert large DNA segments, addressing limitations of existing CRISPR tools. Demonstrated in bacteria, the approach may eventually support research, crop development, and disease treatment in plants, animals, and humans.

A new engineered gene-editing system, proven in bacteria and showing promise for use in plants, animals and humans, addresses some limitations of current gene-editing tools, with the goal of improving their use in research, crop development and disease treatment.