Can CRISPR help in the fight against parasitic worms?

McVeigh, Paul; Maule, Aaron G

McVeigh, Paul; Maule, Aaron G.

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McVeigh P; School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom.
Maule AG; School of Biological Sciences, Queen's University of Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom.

Elife ; 82019 01 31.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30702425

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

The first reports of CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in flatworms could usher in a new era of research on these dangerous human parasites.

Subject(s)

CRISPR-Cas Systems; Helminths/genetics; Animals; Gene Editing

Key words

CRISPR/Cas9; Opisthorchis viverrini; Schistosoma mansoni; cancer; gene editing; infectious disease; microbiology; parasitic worms

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: CRISPR-Cas Systems / Helminths Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Elife Year: 2019 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United kingdom

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