Crispr gene-editor helps find new treatments for box jellyfish venom

An image showing a box jellyfish (Chironex fleckeri)

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The latest insights into box jellyfish venom are helping to find new ways to treat the creature’s highly potent sting. Led by researchers in Australia, the team used Crispr gene-editing technology to identify genes involved in the envenoming process, opening up a range of possible new treatment targets.