CRISPR genome editing blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication
CRISPR-based genome editing can be used to stop SARS-CoV-2 being replicated inside infected cells, researchers have shown…
Proteins produced by a living organism which act to bring about, or increase the rate of, a specific biochemical reaction.
CRISPR-based genome editing can be used to stop SARS-CoV-2 being replicated inside infected cells, researchers have shown…
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by Rachel Siden
A new genome editing approach may be faster and simpler than CRISPR...
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by Purvi Shah and 1 others
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