The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective.
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Published12 h ago (Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:29:24 GMT)
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AuthorCarl Zimmer