We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development
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Researchers have identified NANOG as the master gene that triggers human embryo development, using CRISPR base editing on donated IVF eggs. Disabling NANOG prevented cells from forming a human body entirely. The discovery could improve IVF success rates and advance regenerative medicine, though gene-editing children remains unsafe due to incomplete editing accuracy.
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