CRISPR-CasX could be the next small gene-editing enzyme

In the world of gene-editing, CRISPR and Cas9 usually go hand in hand, but that might not necessarily be the best pairing. The Cas9 protein has proven effective over the last few years, but alternatives, such as Cas12a and Cas12b, are quickly emerging. Now, researchers at UC Berkeley have tested a new candidate, CasX, which seems to have a few advantages of its own.

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Category: Medical

Tags:

• Bacteria
• CRISPR
• Enzyme
• Genetic engineering
• Genome
• Protein
• UC Berkeley

from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2DVQwBe