In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary ...

Gene-transfer techniques applied in animal models have provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of disease pathogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis. This Review discusses gene-transfer methods ...

Researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Medical Center have developed a new, more efficient method for gene transfer. The technique, which involves culturing ...

Gene transfer therapies have long held great promise in medicine. New gene editing techniques, such as CRISPR-Cas9, now enable researchers to precisely target segments of genetic code giving rise to a ...

Genetically engineered cell lines used in biomedical research have long been prone to misidentification and unauthorized use, wasting billions of dollars each year and jeopardizing critical scientific ...

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the movement of genetic material from one organism to another. In this article, we will discuss what HGT is, how it is used in research, how to detect it and the ...

An international team of researchers has published an article in the scientific journal Nature Communications showing the potential of Find Cut-and-Transfer (FiCAT) technology as a state-of-the ...

“The successful completion of our manufacturing technology transfer represents a major milestone for Genprex,” said Rodney Varner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Genprex.

Researchers have discovered how "pirate phages" hijack other viruses to break into bacteria, sharing new genetic material for ...

Enabling technology for emerging gene therapies Date: February 27, 2018 Source: Washington University in St. Louis Summary: For years, researchers have attempted to harness the full potential of ...

A remote control for gene transfer Date: June 17, 2021 Source: University of Freiburg Summary: Researchers develop technology to introduce genes into single cells in a targeted manner. Share: ...