We need to talk about... CRISPR
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Clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeats.
Naturally occurring in bacteria, segments of DNA used for defence against pathogens.
Used by humans in genome editing: the CRISPR/Cas system used to edit DNA at specific locations in the genome.
Picture this - it's the last day in the office before the summer holidays, you're looking forward to some sunshine and warmth, email auto-response set, and all ready to go. Then, all of a sudden: the news...
I'm glad to see a scientist engaging so strongly in public debate about the use of technology, rather than speculating on the sidelines...
by Emma Lamb and 1 others
Scientists have repurposed CRISPR to target the repetitive RNA sequences responsible for several genetic diseases...
Over a 100 new genes that may be essential for cancer immunotherapy to work have been identified using a new CRISPR-based screen...
by Ryan Ross
German-based company MilliporeSigma has announced that the European Patent Office intends to approve its CRISPR patent for use in eukaryotic cells...
A proof-of-concept study in mice has demonstrated how skin grafts could deliver gene therapy for obesity and diabetes...
Scientists have published their study confirming they are the first to correct a disease-causing mutation in human embryos using genome editing...
Scientists in the US may have successfully used genome editing in human embryos to correct disease mutations, according to a report by MIT Technology Review...
by Cara Foley
The broadcast by BBC World Service is split into four parts, each with an assigned 'expert witness'. The first chapter tackles 'The Language of Life', aiming to elucidate exactly what DNA, genes and genome editing are...
The University of California has moved to appeal a decision of the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board over the use of CRISPR in eukaryotic cells...
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