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CRISPR Prime Editing Rewrites DNA in the Human Body for the First Time

Source: Singularity Hub • Published: 29 Oct 2026, 14:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Singularity Hub.

Researchers dosed the first patient with a liver-targeted prime editor this month.

CRISPR Prime Editing Rewrites DNA in the Human Body for the First Time
Key Takeaways
  • A prime editor was infused into a Wilson disease patient.
  • Animal tests showed liver edits with no notable short-term harms.
  • Clinical safety and efficacy have not been established yet.
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