The Princeton-HBCU Collaborative Research Initiative (PACRI) is a program that brings together researchers from Princeton and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to investigate a wide range of research topics. This collaborative effort has led to the development of innovative projects, including the use of CRISPR to eradicate a mildew that devastates grape plants.
Repair-seq: Improving Gene Editors
A new CRISPR-based screening method, called Repair-seq, has been developed to improve gene editors by identifying genes and genetic pathways involved in DNA repair mechanisms. This method allows researchers to better understand how cells repair DNA damage, paving the way for the development of more efficient and precise gene-editing tools.