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    World First: Scientists use CRISPR to map every human gene to its function
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 12

    World First: Scientists use CRISPR to map every human gene to its function

    Researchers and collaborators used their single-cell sequencing tool Perturb-seq on every expressed gene in the human genome.
    A new era of genome editing has begun
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 19

    A new era of genome editing has begun

    Researchers developed a new gene-editing platform called transcription activator-like effector-linked deaminases, or TALED for short.
    A new era in gene editing has begun
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 27

    A new era in gene editing has begun

    Each new breakthrough discovery in biotechnology further improved our ability to manipulate DNA, the blueprint of life.
    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 11

    Beyond CRISPR: New DNA tools rewrite genes to fight diseases like COVID-19

    Scientists debut technology that could turn off SARS-CoV-2 genes, diagnose parasitic infection, and sequence genes faster
    CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 1

    CRISPR-modified skin grafts developed to treat addiction

    The platform uses genetically modified skin cells to deliver long-lasting, hyper-effective treatment and only needs to be administered once.
    Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 18, 2021

    Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells

    Fat is vital for life but too much can lead to health problems. CRISPR could help speed genetic discovery in the study of obesity.
    This technology can improve the eyesight of the visually impaired. Here’s how
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 18, 2021

    This technology can improve the eyesight of the visually impaired. Here’s how

    Gene-editing technology was tested on seven volunteers to see if it could treat severe visual impairment and enabling them to see colours.
    Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 10, 2021

    Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR

    Type 1 diabetes and cancer are just some of the disorders associated with specific genes not “turning on” and “turning off" as they should.
    Groundbreaking research paves way for first CRISPR-based HIV therapy in human patients
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 17, 2021

    Groundbreaking research paves way for first CRISPR-based HIV therapy in human patients

    Researchers at Temple University have been developing and refining CRISPR-based gene-editing technology for the treatment of HIV.
    Scientists are growing genetically-edited wheat that removes cancer-causing amino acid
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 3, 2021

    Scientists are growing genetically-edited wheat that removes cancer-causing amino acid

    Hertfordshire-based experiments trialling CRISPR edited wheat will begin after the government gave researchers the green light.
    Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 27, 2021

    Gene editing could render mosquitos infertile, reducing disease spread

    New U.S. Army-funded research uses gene editing to render certain male mosquitoes infertile and slow the spread of these diseases.
    New CRISPR-based technology could revolutionize antibody-based medical diagnostics
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 16, 2021

    New CRISPR-based technology could revolutionize antibody-based medical diagnostics

    Scientists have repurposed the genetic modification technology CRISPR to identify antibodies in patient blood samples
    Researchers may have discovered a new and better genome editing tool than CRISPR
    Joshua Shavit
    • Aug 8, 2021

    Researchers may have discovered a new and better genome editing tool than CRISPR

    Researchers may have discovered a new and better genome editing technology than the existing CRISPR-Cas9 method.
    Astronauts demonstrate CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in space
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jul 3, 2021

    Astronauts demonstrate CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing in space

    First successful use aboard International Space Station of new technique for studying DNA repair in yeast
    UCSD scientists develop the first CRISPR gene drive to edit and breed more robust crops
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 28, 2021

    UCSD scientists develop the first CRISPR gene drive to edit and breed more robust crops

    New technology designed to breed more robust crops to improve agricultural yield and resist the effects of climate change
    Move over CRISPR, the retrons are coming
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 30, 2021

    Move over CRISPR, the retrons are coming

    Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have created a new gene editing tool called RLR

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