Base editors are transformative precision genome editing tools. But do we really understand how Cas9 & DNA deaminases work together to shape editing outcomes? See how Kiara tackled this Q below to introduce both a powerful diversifying editor & new mechanistic model for BEs! 🧵👇
The last lead author article from my PhD is out! In @NAR_open, we report our mechanistic study on how Cas9 and AID enzymes collaborate to shape base editing outcomes. Leveraging these insights, we create hyperactive BEs with the potential for targeted gene diversification. 1/