Can CRISPR help in the fight against parasitic worms?
The first reports of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in flatworms could usher in a new era of research on these dangerous human parasites.
Main Authors: | Paul McVeigh, Aaron G Maule |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2019-01-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/44382 |
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