Genetic diseases caused by point mutations are a major concern, but recent advancements in base editing technology offer a promising solution. Base editors, inspired by CRISPR, can directly convert one DNA base to another, potentially correcting thousands of pathogenic mutations and paving the way for treating various genetic diseases.

Your genome, composed of three billion letters of DNA, is susceptible to changes like point mutations that can lead to genetic diseases. Base editing, inspired by CRISPR, offers a promising solution to correct harmful mutations and restore gene function, potentially revolutionizing genetic medicine.

Scientists developed base editors, molecular machines that can directly convert individual DNA bases to treat genetic diseases by rewriting mutations without disrupting the gene. Through innovative engineering, two classes of base editors have been created, offering a promising approach to correcting disease-causing point mutations.