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What is prime editing?

Posted March 21, 2024


Answer

Prime editing is a gene-editing technique that combines the precision of the CRISPR-Cas9 system with the capability of a reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme utilizes an RNA template to synthesize new DNA sequences and insert them into the genome. 

Additional resources

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