Jul 10, 2014
Gene Editing Does not Increase Mutation Rate in Stem Cells
Gene Editing Does not Increase Mutation Rate in Stem Cells
Substituting one gene for another in cultured cells was once the stuff of science fiction, but with the ability to grow cells from our own bodies in culture and even convert them into embryonic-like stem cells, gene replacement has moved from the realms of science fiction to reality. However, the introduction of any all new technology comes with risks and trade-offs. In the case of gene…
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