Summary:
- This article describes a new gene editing technology called "Prime Editing" that can precisely insert, delete, or correct DNA sequences in living cells.
- Prime Editing uses a modified CRISPR-Cas9 enzyme and a guide RNA to identify the target DNA sequence and then precisely make the desired genetic changes.
- This technology has the potential to be a powerful tool for treating genetic diseases by correcting disease-causing mutations and could also have applications in agriculture, biofuels, and other areas of biotechnology.