Prime editing is a groundbreaking gene-editing technology that allows for precise modifications to an organism's DNA. Developed in 2019 by a team led by researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, prime editing offers a more accurate and versatile alternative to earlier gene-editing techniques, like CRISPR/Cas9. Here's a breakdown of how prime editing works: 1. **Mechanism**: Prime editing uses a modified form of the CRISPR system.
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