The gene editing landscape is moving away from the "one-size-fits-all" approach of the early CRISPR days toward highly specialized, niche applications. One of the most prominent trends is the development of "Inducible CRISPR," where the editing activity can be turned on or off using specific drugs or light. This provides a layer of control that is vital for therapies where the timing of the...

While the original CRISPR-Cas9 system was a massive leap forward, it was often described as a "genetic sledgehammer" because it involved cutting both strands of DNA. Today, we are seeing the rise of more delicate tools: Base Editors and Prime Editors. These "genetic pencils" allow for the changing of single DNA letters without breaking the double helix, significantly reducing the risk of...

The gene editing landscape is moving away from the "one-size-fits-all" approach of the early CRISPR days toward highly specialized, niche applications. One of the most prominent trends is the development of "Inducible CRISPR," where the editing activity can be turned on or off using specific drugs or light. This provides a layer of control that is vital for therapies where the timing of the...