The CRISPR-based gene editor, CGBE, opens up treatment avenues for genetic disorders caused by single-nucleotide mutations. (IMAGE)

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore

The CRISPR-based gene editor, CGBE, opens up treatment avenues for genetic disorders caused by single-nucleotide mutations.

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The C-to-G base editor (CGBE) converts C in genes to G. This invention corrects disease-causing mutations into healthy versions, enabling treatment for genetic diseases.

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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)

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