New CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Trial

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Genome editing technique enables partial inhibition of gene function in crops

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Traditional gene knockout methods, including CRISPR-Cas9 , typically result in complete loss of function, making it difficult to study genes that were previously difficult to analyze.

Kumamoto University researchers introduced hypomorphic mutations, which reduce—but not entirely eliminate—gene function.

Using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana , the team successfully applied their method to the HPY2 gene, which is essential for cell division and plant growth.

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