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CRISPR-Cas9 vs. Prime Editing: From Genetic Scissors to a Word Processor
This article compares CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool that cuts DNA, with Prime Editing, a more advanced system that functions like a "search and replace" for genetic code. It explores their mechanisms, applications, and the challenges of off-target effects and delivery.
Marcus Cole·June 5, 2026
