Smaller Gene Activation Platform TIGRa Improves In Vivo Deliverability
TIGRa, a novel gene activation platform half the size of its CRISPR-based cousin, enables researchers to deliver gene…
New base editing techniques accurately modify genes in human embryos
A study by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found that new cutting-edge techniques…
Stanford scientists develop an ultracompact gene activation tool
The ability to precisely adjust the expression of genes inside the human body – ramping up protective ones…
7 life-saving medical innovations that could redefine healthcare
Over the past few years, several innovations have crossed important milestones, moving from experimental concepts toward real-world patient…
Scientists Are Designing CRISPR Gene Editors With AI
Gene editing is like a molecular meet cute. When protein “scissors” dock onto the intended gene, even a…
AI-designed nucleases build on nature’s design
Artificial intelligence is already great at predicting how proteins fold. And soon, AI might become great at…
Stem cell study uncovers molecular pathway for enamel regeneration
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, yet once damaged, it cannot regenerate naturally. To…
ARPA-H invests $160 million to make custom gene editing routine
ARPA-H, the U.S.’ “moonshot” agency for health research, announced Thursday that it will spend up to $160 million…
New genetic screening method unlocks insights into human development
A new genetic screening method allows researchers to efficiently modulate individual genes across entire tissues and provides new…
Base editing technique reveals crucial gene for early human development
Research led by the University of Cambridge Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research has shown that a genome editing…
Scientists Successfully Remove Extra Chromosome That Causes Down Syndrome
In Down syndrome, a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is still the most common…
Tiny Genetic Change Turns Female Mice Into Males, Scientists Discover
One DNA-letter change in non-coding DNA caused female mice to develop as males, revealing how regulatory DNA can…