Genetic engineering without unwanted side effects helps fight parasites

(University of Zurich) Modified CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing scissors are enabling researchers at UZH to make alterations to the genetic material of single-cell organisms that are indistinguishable from natural mutations. This method is making it possible to develop a (harmless) experimental live vaccine for the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news