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The Scientist July 5, 2024

MOBE: A Base Editor That Multitasks without Mix-ups

A new system for simultaneous genomic edits could unlock better models of complex diseases.

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Nat Biotechnol MAY 21, 2024

Development of multiplexed orthogonal base editor (MOBE) systems

QT Cowan et al

Base editors (BEs) enable efficient, programmable installation of point mutations while avoiding the use of double-strand breaks. Simultaneous application of two or more …

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