Nytimes iconNytimesSep 17, 2026

The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest

Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective.

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Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective.

Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses.

Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective.

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Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective. Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses.

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Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses.

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