"mRNA technology is a good fit for gene editing. We want to make these editing proteins for just a short period of time to modify the genome. And producing the editing enzymes transiently helps to reduce the potential for off-target effects."
(2010) U.S.A.F. BIOTECHNOLOGY: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PATHOGENS (BIOWEAPONS) (Pg15) Future Application: 'Gene therapy is expected to gain in popularity.