The Unexpected Key to Safe Gene Therapy: Bird Junk DNA
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene editing. The recent greenlighting of a CRISPR-Cas9 treatment for sickle…
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.
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene editing. The recent greenlighting of a CRISPR-Cas9 treatment for sickle…
New technology using CRISPR to enhance the immune system’s ability to detect cancer cells has been created, potentially paving the way for innovative cancer treatment…
Antibody-targeted ‘enveloped delivery vehicles’ selectively edit T-cells to create CAR T-cells. Most approved gene therapies today, including those involving CRISPR-Cas9, work their magic on cells…
A CRISPR-based platform has discovered numerous genes with the potential to enhance T-cell therapies for cancer treatment. Researchers at Duke University have advanced CRISPR technologies…
New research reveals that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can unintentionally lead cancer cells to remove crucial genes, impacting cancer research and treatment strategies. A new study…
Researchers led by Osaka University develop a new gene modification technique known as NICER that significantly reduces off-target mutations in DNA. The gene editing technique…
New findings from a clinical trial, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggest that stem cell gene therapy could be a potential…
Researchers using the new FLSHclust algorithm discovered 188 unique CRISPR-linked gene modules, including a novel type VII CRISPR-Cas system, in a massive protein database. This…
By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics,…
Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s research in quantum biology and AI has significantly improved the efficiency of CRISPR Cas9 genome editing in microbes, aiding in renewable…
Proteins are key to all processes in our cells and understanding their functions and regulation is of major importance. “For many years, we have known…
Bar-Ilan University researchers advance gene therapy for genetic disorders like SCIDs using a refined CRISPR-Cas9 technique, named GE x HDR 2.0. Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs)…
For tens of thousands of years, evolution has shaped tomatoes through natural mutations. Once humans entered the picture, they spent centuries breeding tomatoes, selecting for…
The newly designed CRISPR enzyme offers a more compact DNA editing solution, maintaining the efficiency of existing tools and could improve patient treatment. A new…
Detailed 3D modeling aided Rice scientists in enhancing the system’s precision. Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used…
One proven method for tracking down the genetic origins of diseases is to knock out a single gene in animals and study the consequences this…
Microorganisms leverage the CRISPR-Cas system as a defense mechanism against viral intrusions. In the realm of genetic engineering, this microbial immune system is repurposed for…
The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on…