CRISPR is a family of DNA sequences that find and remove inserted DNA sequences from bacteriophages attacking bacteria. At SciTechDaily.com, read more about the potential uses of these sequences for humanity and their application in designer species, anti-disease mechanisms, and more.
Scientists have enhanced the efficiency of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing by threefold using interstrand crosslinks, without resorting to viral material for delivery. This approach boosts the…
Scientists of the Princess Máxima Center for pediatric oncology and Hubrecht Institute in the Netherlands have revealed new scientific insights into the features of fibrolamellar carcinoma…
Mutations in our genetic makeup can result in severe problems, such as colon or liver cancer. However, cancer is an intricate disease and the same…
CRISPR-Cas9 is a prevalent genome-editing technique utilized for investigating specific genes and modifying genes related to diseases. However, it comes with drawbacks such as unintended…
Scientists have discovered why elevated levels of oxygen can result in enduring health issues in humans. When it comes to oxygen, you can have too much…
With CRISPR-Cas9 technology, humans can now rapidly change the evolutionary course of animals or plants by inserting genes that can easily spread through entire populations….
Although there have been significant advancements in diagnostic tests for viral diseases, many highly sensitive tests still rely on complex sample preparation and result interpretation…
According to a review of gene editing techniques, the CRISPR/Cas method has the potential to be a “savior” for rice crops facing challenges from climate…
Researchers are utilizing the gene-editing technology CRISPR to modify the viruses that have evolved to engineer bacteria. CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, is making waves…
Dual-action cell therapy engineered to eliminate established tumors and train the immune system to eradicate primary tumor and prevent cancer’s recurrence. Scientists are harnessing a…
Cornell University researchers have discovered a crucial mechanism in how genes are controlled through the study of yeast, a simple organism that is necessary for…
A technique has been developed by researchers that could help fine-tune the production of monoclonal antibodies and other useful proteins. MIT researchers have developed a…
Belgian researchers improve the taste of beer. Researchers in Belgium have enhanced the taste of modern beer by identifying and genetically modifying a gene that…
Cas13 Engineered To Simplify the Identification of Coronavirus A new engineered CRISPR-based method accurately finds RNA from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The highly…
The study showed that CRISPR therapeutics can damage the genome. The researchers caution: “The CRISPR genome editing method is very effective, but not always safe….
Targeted repairs with ‘nicks’ of single DNA strands provide the foundation for novel disease therapies. One of the great challenges of modern medicine is curing…
A new technology offers treatment for HIV infection through a single injection and also has the potential to be developed into a cure for AIDS….
Tomatoes that have been gene-edited to produce vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, could be a simple and sustainable innovation to address a worldwide…
