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MIT Unveils TIGR: Next-Gen Gene Editing Tool Revolutionizes Therapy

3/1/2025

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MIT researchers have unveiled TIGR, a groundbreaking gene-editing tool that surpasses CRISPR in size and versatility. With its ability to target any part of the genome without needing specific DNA sequences, TIGR opens new doors for gene therapy, promising to revolutionize treatments and offer hope for countless genetic disorders.

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MIT researchers have unveiled TIGR, a groundbreaking gene-editing tool that surpasses CRISPR in size and versatility. With its ability to target any part of the genome without needing specific DNA sequences, TIGR opens new doors for gene therapy, promising to revolutionize treatments and offer hope for countless genetic disorders.