@smaksked: Bizarre CRISPR enzyme kills cancer cells by shredding their DNA Early tests suggest the protein can be aimed at targets…
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A new CRISPR-based enzyme shows promise in early tests for targeting tumor-causing mutations and shredding cancer DNA.
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Bizarre CRISPR enzyme kills cancer cells by shredding their DNA Early tests suggest the protein can be aimed at targets with tumour-causing mutations. https://t.co/eQ78gCsyp4
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