SMRTR AIAug 16, 2025Futurism

Scientists Are Using AI for Improved Gene Hacking

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Scientists developed Pythia, an AI tool combining machine learning with CRISPR-Cas to enhance gene editing precision and safety. By creating "DNA repair templates" that guide cells toward specific genetic changes, the team demonstrated successful repairs in human cell cultures, mice, and frogs without adverse effects. This advancement could improve gene therapies and enable targeted changes in non-dividing cells like mature brain cells.

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