‘Epigenetic Engineering’ Gene Therapy From Epic Bio Shows Early Promise

Progress For Non-Cutting CRISPR Technology

The San Francisco-based company has taken a step forward with proof of concept for its ‘switch on or switch off’ approach to gene regulation via non-cutting CRISPR molecules.

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Epic Bio is focused on epigenetics - turning on or off existing genes, rather than editing or replacing them as with other approaches. • Source: Shutterstock

Epic Bio has presented early data from its non-cutting CRISPR technology which aims to overcome limitations of existing gene therapies and turn on or off disease-related genes.

The company was launched last July by CRISPR co-inventor Stanley Qi with a $55m backing from investors to develop its...

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