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Bigger than CRISPR? A guide to the latest genome editors

Nature, Published online: 28 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02964-w Gene-editing techniques could soon allow researchers to replace entire genes and engineer complex cellular circuits — if the systems can be delivered safely into cells.

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