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CRISPR
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.
CRISPR genome editing offers new approaches to treating Alzheimer's
Two potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease using the CRISPR genome editing approach have been reported at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands...
CRISPR study sheds light on role of extra chromosomes in cancer cells
Removing additional chromosomes, or arms of chromosomes, can stop cancer cells' ability to form tumours...
Genome editing mechanism developed from protein found in complex organisms
A new genome editing mechanism has been developed for the first time from a protein found in eukaryotes...
Embryos fail to repair DNA following CRISPR/Cas9-based editing
Cells in early human embryos are unable to effectively repair the double-stranded DNA breaks made during CRISPR/Cas9-based genome editing...
CRISPR-based antibiotic safe in humans
A novel CRISPR-based gene therapy has been shown to reduce the level of antibiotic resistant E. coli within the gastrointestinal tract...
Moving on after the CRISPR baby scandal – is China's updated regulation enough?
China recently updated its regulation on human genome editing, a positive outcome after Dr He Jiankui created the world's first genome-edited babies. However, do these regulations go far enough?...
Podcast Review: Babbage – The hopes and fears of human genome editing
After virtually attending the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, Rebecca Robb revisits some of its most interesting parts in an episode from the Economist's podcast, Babbage...
Exhibition Review: Cut + Paste
The 'Cut + Paste' exhibition in London considers the potential genome editing has to improve human health. The exhibition allows visitors to explore and reflect on the ethics of genome editing via a series of interactive experiences...