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Can We Cure Genetic Diseases by Rewriting DNA?

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Overview

Explore the groundbreaking development of base editors in genome editing through this 16-minute TED talk by chemical biologist David R. Liu. Discover how these molecular machines, described as "pencils" capable of directly rewriting DNA letters, take CRISPR technology to the next level. Learn about the potential of this scientific breakthrough to treat or even cure genetic diseases, and gain insights into the workings of these innovative DNA-rewriting tools. Delve into a fascinating story of scientific discovery that could revolutionize our approach to combating genetic disorders.

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Can we cure genetic diseases by rewriting DNA? | David R. Liu

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  • Afreen Naaz
    It was good and it’s helpful information to understand the genetic diseases and the base editing in DNA

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