Cas9 (IMAGE)

Arizona State University

Cas9

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The graphic illustrates the technique described in the new study. A version of the Cas9 protein used in CRISPR gene editing has been mutated. While this protein, seen in blue, retains its proper functioning, it remains "immunosilent"--hidden from predation as a foreign entity by the immune system's T cells (seen in brown).

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Graphic by Jason Drees

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