Gene Editting

Scientists edit mitochondrial DNA to reverse genetic diseases which often have no cure

Scientists have used a base editor to fix mutations in mitochondrial DNA, paving the way for new treatments for genetic diseases.

CRISPR helps scientists identify key genes in the development of Parkinson’s disease Joshua Shavit

New enzymes offer breakthrough in genetic editing beyond CRISPR Joshua Shavit

CRISPR gene editing breakthrough eliminates 50% of head, neck tumors Rebecca Shavit

Compact “gene scissor” revolutionizes genetic engineering and editing Rebecca Shavit

Breakthrough treatment corrects common mutation causing cystic fibrosis Joshua Shavit

Life-changing clinical trial yields significant vision improvement for blind patients Joshua Shavit

World’s first CRISPR gene-editing treatment just received regulatory approval Joseph Shavit

Gamechanging gene editing tool dramatically improves cancer immunotherapy Joseph Shavit

Scientists build a better forest tree with CRISPR gene editing Joseph Shavit

New gene-editing technique could reverse vision loss and blindness in humans Joseph Shavit

CRISPR-carrying nanoparticles can reduce your cholesterol, MIT researchers find Joseph Shavit

A new era of genome editing has begun Joseph Shavit

A new era in gene editing has begun Joseph Shavit

Researchers turn on and off genes using CRISPR Joseph Shavit

Scientists To Bring Woolly Mammoth Back From Extinction Joseph Shavit

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