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Gene Switch: A Novel Platform for Switching Genes On and Off

Roots Analysis

The two types of gene regulation have been discussed below: Positive Gene Regulation: Activator is a protein molecule that helps to initiate a positive gene regulation. When activator binds to the operon, it either speeds up or permits gene expression.

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The use of base editing in stem-cell based therapies

Drug Discovery World

Increasing interest in CRISPR-Cas gene editing systems over recent years has delivered innovative developments in precision genome engineering technologies, holding enormous potential for applications across the healthcare sector. 2020;13:dmm042317. doi:10.1242/dmm.042317. 13: Cuomo A, Seaton D, McCarthy D, et al. Nat Commun.