Gene editing: not just for translation anymore

Engineered nucleases have advanced the field of gene therapy with the promise of targeted genome modification as a treatment for human diseases. Here we discuss why engineered nucleases are an exciting research tool for gene editing and consider their applications to a range of biological questions.

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