ARTICLE | Discovery & Translation
Base editor efficiency boom. China leading charge?
Recently published studies reveal advances in precision and performance, driven largely by labs in China
April 11, 2025 5:53 PM UTC
An analysis of more than a dozen recent papers highlights momentum in improving the efficiency of DNA and RNA base editors, and reveals major contributions by Chinese researchers.
With applications spanning correction of genetic mutations, introduction of gene modifications, activation or silencing of expression, and programmable exon skipping, the therapeutic potential of base editor technologies is vast. ...