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Bigger than CRISPR? A guide to the latest genome editors

Source: Nature - Main • Published: 28 Sept 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Nature - Main.

Survey of emerging genome editors that aim to insert large DNA segments and reprogram cells, assessing delivery hurdles and application trade-offs.

Bigger than CRISPR? A guide to the latest genome editors
Key Takeaways
  • PASTE-style approaches achieved roughly 50% liver correction in cynomolgus monkeys using lipid nanoparticles plus AAV delivery.
  • CRISPR-associated transposases and other hybrid systems can target much larger DNA insertions but raise delivery and complexity challenges.
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