Human Embryo Gene Editing Authorized for Research Purposes
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has approved the use of the gene editing tool CRISPR on human embryos for research purposes. After a petition by a Francis Crick Institute’s […]
New Cell Line Produces Critical Component for Organoid Cultures
Trevigen has released a cell line that produces a fundamental element for propagating organoid cultures. The HA-R-Spondin-Fc293T cells can be used to obtain Roof plate specific Spondin-1 (R-Spondin 1 or RSPO1) as well […]
Genome Editing Cures Muscular Dystrophy in Mice
Researchers from Duke University have used the CRISPR technology to cure Duchenne muscular dystrophy in a mouse. It is the first time that the gene editing technology is successfully used to […]
Switching off 20000 Genes to Identify the Essential Ones
Scientists from the University of Toronto’s Donnelly Centre have identified the minimum set of human genes necessary for survival. Using the CRISPR technology, the researchers switched off 18000 genes, one by […]
International Summit on Human Gene Editing
Scientists from all over the world will gather between today and Thursday in the International Summit on Gene Editing celebrated in Washington, D.C. The experts will discuss the scientific, medical, ethical, and governance consequences […]
A Novel Cas9 Recognizes More DNA Targets
Researchers from the Massachussets General Hospital (MGH) have engineered the Cas9 nuclease from Staphylococcus aureus (SaCas9) to recognize more targets. The prokaryote RNA-guided immune system, used as a genome editing tool, can target now […]
A Single Cas Protein for Gene Edition and Regulation
CRISPR-Cas9 is know for its ability to edit eukaryotic genomes, but from now it could be famous for its multifunctionality. MIT and Harvard laboratories have led a research project that transforms CRISPR-Cas9 […]
DARPA to Use Humans Instead of Sluggish Mice and Microorganisms for Antibody Production
DARPA announced that it is conducting research into using human immune system to produce antibodies instead of the conventional method of using fungi or bacteria. With results showing a 1000 […]