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The Next Generation of CRISPR-Cas Systems

Researchers reinvent genome editing with new CRISPR-Cas systems.

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The ease of use and robustness of CRISPR-Cas technology revolutionized genome editing for research ranging from fundamental science to translational medicine. Initial successes inspired scientists to discover and create new CRISPR systems, including those using Cas9, Cas12, Cascade-Cas3, and Cas13 orthologues. In addition to targeting DNA, researchers developed next-generation CRISPR-Cas systems for RNA targeting, epigenetic modifications, and chromatin interactions, advancing research, medicine, and diagnostics.

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    Nathan Ni is a freelance science writer and editor with a decade of experience in journalism, marketing, and educational works. He earned a PhD in Physiology from Queen's University, where he investigated the role of inflammatory leukotriene pathways in myocardial infarction.

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