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.
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Joseph Shavit
- May 19, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Apr 26, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 11, 2022
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
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 1, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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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