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How do you edit genes with an mRNA vaccine? You'd need DNA, enzymes (maybe requiring post-translational modification) to splice them in, etc. Also, you might n
by sterlind 6y ago
How do you edit genes with an mRNA vaccine? You'd need DNA, enzymes (maybe requiring post-translational modification) to splice them in, etc.
Also, you might not even be able to print full viruses with this platform. manufacturing mRNA is different from manufacturing all the random types of RNA in a virus, isn't it?
- lettergram 6y agoTheres really no reason you can’t have a multitude of mRNA deployed, you definitely don’t need DNA to do editing. There are people already doing gene editing with mRNA methods: https://m.jpost.com/health-science/israeli-scientists-use-mrna-covid-19-vaccine-technology-to-fight-cancer-650128 https://m.jpost.com/health-science/israeli-scientists-use-mr... I’m not sure about these particular platforms, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we see gene editing technology deployed live in the next 3 years.