IGI researchers increase CRISPR-Cas9 efficiency

IGI Researchers have discovered a way to increase the efficiency with which CRISPR-Cas9 technology cuts and disables genes in cells.  In culture, “knockout” cell lines allow researchers to better understand the role of genetic information, and may eventually improve therapies for human genetic diseases.  

Non-homologous DNA increases gene disruption efficiency by altering DNA repair outcomes
Nature Communications | Chris Richardson, Jacob Corn, et al | August 17, 2016

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CRISPR-Cas9 breaks genes better if you disrupt DNA repair
UC Berkeley News | Robert Sanders | August 17, 2016

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