New CRISPR system for gene silencing doesn't rely on cutting DNA
Life Sciences Center (LSC) have discovered a unique way for cells to silence specific genes without cutting DNA. This ...
Genetic repair via CRISPR can inadvertently introduce other defects, researchers show
The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can ...
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New study using CRISPR technology reveals a way to make tomatoes sweeter without sacrificing yield.
The world produces around 180 million tons of tomatoes each year. Whether they are raw, cooked, or used in sauces, tomatoes ...
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Casting aside CRISPR scissors and making a point with base editors
While achieving the Nobel Prize spotlight would have been enough to impress, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing is part of a growing list of technologies granted Investigational New Drug (IND) applications ...
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Gene Repair via CRISPR May Trigger Unwanted Defects
The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can ...
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Use of “genetic scissors” carries risks
The CRISPR molecular scissors have the potential to revolutionize the treatment of genetic diseases. This is because they can be used to correct specific defective sections of the genome.
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CRISPR Systems Have More Than One Strategy in Their Toolkit
Researchers discovered that the CRISPR-Cas10 system not only cuts viral DNA but also produces toxic cyclic-oligoadenylates ...
Development of ultra-sensitivity diagnostic technology based on genetic scissors opens the way for rapid response to infectious diseases
A research team led by Professor Lee Sang-hwa of the Synthetic Biology Project Group of the Catholic Central Medical Center's ...
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StitchR technology delivers large genes for muscular dystrophy treatment
Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem: size.
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CRISPR and Gene Editing: How Boston is Leading in Biotech
Boston has become one of the top places for biotech research, and one of the big players in this space is CRISPR gene-editing ...
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How a breakthrough gene-editing tool will help the world cope with climate change
Jennifer Doudna, the co-developer of CRISPR, says there’s a “coming revolution” in climate-adapted crops and animals.