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This system, called VIPR, appears to be more than four billion years old, and it seems be the evolutionary ancestor of CRISPR, the researchers wrote in two papers published in Science.
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Researchers wrote in two papers in the journal Science that the VIPR system is over four billion years old and is the evolutionary ancestor of CRISPR.
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{
    "finding": "More than four billion years old and evolutionary ancestor of CRISPR",
    "publication": "Science",
    "system_name": "VIPR"
}
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Genetics Scientific Discovery Evolution
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September 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 7:08 PM (3 weeks ago)

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The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/17/science/crispr-gene-editing-vipr.html

Scientists have discovered VIPR, a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses that appears to predate CRISPR and may be even more effective. This ancient system, over four billion years old, could offer advantages over CRISPR due to its smaller size and wider targeting capabilities.

gene editing CRISPR VIPR viruses microbiology evolution biotechnology scientific discovery

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