IN BRIEF Researchers have uncovered two distinct anti-CRISPR proteins — AcrIIA2 and AcrIIA4 — that worked to inhibit the ability of SpyCas9 to target specific genomes in bacteria. The discovery could lead to an “off switch” for CRISPR that would give scientists greater control over the gene editing tool when using it in human subjects....
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Scientists discover the gene editing ‘off-switch’ that could protect against accidents or stop it from being used for harm
Researchers found proteins that are ‘potent inhibitors’ against Crispr-Cas9 Anti-Crispr proteins make procedure more precise to prevent an accident And, it would also provide a ‘fail safe’ if the technology falls in the wrong hands In recent years, the use of gene editing techniques has raised concern among both scientists and the public, with some...