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RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool repairs faulty messages without altering DNA
A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has achieved a significant advance in biotechnology that could revolutionize treatment strategies for neurodegen…
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A research team has developed a tool to repair faulty genetic messages in living cells. This tool, called RNA Segment Editing, works by removing or replacing faulty segments of genetic messages. The approach allows for precise editing without altering a person's DNA. This development could impact treatment strategies for certain diseases.
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