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Breakthrough DNA-Free Gene Editing Boosts Raspberry Resilience

8/29/2025

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Cranfield University researchers developed DNA-free gene editing in raspberries using CRISPR-Cas9, advancing crop improvement.
The method achieved 19% editing efficiency for one gene, enhancing fruit firmness and disease resistance.
Regenerating whole plants from edited cells poses challenges for practical applications.
This technique complies with England's Genetic Technology Act, potentially simplifying regulatory processes for commercial use.

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Story summary

Cranfield University researchers developed DNA-free gene editing in raspberries using CRISPR-Cas9, advancing crop improvement.
The method achieved 19% editing efficiency for one gene, enhancing fruit firmness and disease resistance.
Regenerating whole plants from edited cells poses challenges for practical applications.
This technique complies with England's Genetic Technology Act, potentially simplifying regulatory processes for commercial use.