Lilly strikes second partnership this year for recombinase-based gene editing
Decades before CRISPR gene editing was invented, scientists tried to manipulate genes with enzymes called recombinases. The proteins were precise but proved tricky to use because they were hardwired to target specific stretches of bacterial ...
Ali Madani, Profluent CEO (Carlos Rodrigues/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images) April 28, 2026 07:00 AM EDT DealsCell/Gene Tx Lilly strikes second partnership this year for recombinase-based gene editing Ryan Cross Senior Science Correspondent Decades before CRISPR gene editing was invented, scientists tried to manipulate genes with enzymes called recombinases. The proteins were precise but proved tricky to use … Sign up to read this article for free. Get free access to a limited number of articles, plus choose newsletters to get straight to your inbox.
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