MiniCRISPR can edit previously inaccessible tissue opening up new avenues for incurable diseases.

Encouraging preliminary findings with a new miniCRISPR using a nanoCAS brings hope for previously incurable diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy.  The miniCRISPR can reach and edit previously inaccessible tissue including muscle.

Source: 

Science 31 January 2025;  
bioRxiv preprint (not peer reviewed)

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