Gene-editing tech inserts entire genes for potential CF treatment

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A new gene-editing technology developed by scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard can insert entire genes in human cells, potentially treating diseases like cystic fibrosis. The technology, called eePASSIGE, improves gene integration efficiency by 23% in human cell lines and outperforms other gene editing techniques. This advancement could lead to new gene therapies for various genetic diseases.


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