DNA editing tool flips its target

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 10:07 in Biology & Nature

Imagine having to copy an entire book by hand without missing a comma. Our cells face a similar task every time they divide. They must duplicate both their DNA and a subtle pattern of punctuation-like modifications on the DNA known as methylation.

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