Techniques for delivering nucleic acids into mammalian cells have been around for decades. But tools and reagents continue to improve and target a broader range of cells and applications. Laura Bonetta reports.
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Bonetta, L. The inside scoop—evaluating gene delivery methods. Nat Methods 2, 875–883 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth1105-875
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