‘Epigenetic Engineering’ Gene Therapy From Epic Bio Shows Early Promise
Progress For Non-Cutting CRISPR Technology
Executive Summary
The San Francisco-based company has taken a step forward with proof of concept for its ‘switch on or switch off’ approach to gene regulation via non-cutting CRISPR molecules.
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