The goal of their project is to develop a new approach that could directly correct the genetic error responsible for the disease. The researchers will use a recent technology called Prime Editing, which acts somewhat like a spell checker for DNA. Its role is to replace an incorrect letter in the genetic code.
Subvention : $100 000
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Dr. Jacques-P. Tremblay
Professeur
Department of Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Contact : jacques-p.tremblay@fmed.ulaval.ca