Base Editing

Base editing is a precise gene-editing technology that directly changes individual DNA building blocks (bases) without cutting both strands of DNA. It uses specialized proteins to target specific DNA sequences and convert one base into another, such as changing a C (cytosine) to a T (thymine). This allows scientists to correct genetic mutations or modify genes with high accuracy, reducing the risk of unintended changes. Base editing offers a safer and more efficient way to make small edits in our DNA, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases and advances in medicine.