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What is Prime Editing?

Written by Yourway | January 14, 2020

Researchers are experimenting with a new way to edit genes. While CRISPR can be thought of as a way to cut and edit out genes, in prime editing, genes are searched for and replaced without slicing—which lowers the risk of changing the genetic code. “If CRISPR is like scissors … then you can think of prime editors like word processors,” said chemist David Liu. Yourway is a global industry partner, with a goal of moving innovation forward through our premium courier and warehousing and packaging service offering.