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Gene editing could prevent the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers have found a way of preventing the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a promising new discovery in the fight against deadly superbugs.

3 Sep 2018

Genetic disruption strategy effectively stymies evolution of drug-resistant pathogens

A genetic disruption strategy developed by University of Colorado Boulder researchers effectively stymies the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria such as E. coli, giving scientists a crucial leg up in the ongoing battle against deadly superbugs.

3 Sep 2018

Muscle dystrophy treatment in dogs with Crispr gene editing

Researchers in the United States have shown that genetically caused muscular dystrophy in dogs could be corrected using genetic editing tools. Muscular dystrophy is one of the most common fatal genetic conditions seen in children and is also seen in dogs

31 Aug 2018

Researchers enlist genes that control production of cellular energy stored in ATP molecules

Everything the body does--your brain thinking, your heart beating, your cells growing--requires energy. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that disruptions in energy production can contribute to a wide range of diseases.

29 Aug 2018

Researchers develop faster method to grow brain cells from stem cells

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a faster method to generate functional brain cells, called astrocytes, from embryonic stem cells. Astrocytes play a significant role in neurodegenerative diseases.

22 Aug 2018

Scientists find two molecules that may combat cancer and chronic infections

To fight viral infections, your immune system calls on CD8 T cells to kill the infected cells. The CD8 T cells can also be used in immunotherapy approaches to kill cancer cells, including the CAR T cell therapy currently attracting broad public attention.

21 Aug 2018

A form of vitamin B3 shows potential to prevent acute kidney injury

Acute kidney injury, an often fatal condition without a specific treatment, affects up to 10 percent of all hospitalized adults in the United States and 30-40 percent in low-income countries.

21 Aug 2018

Study reveals why individuals carrying identical gene mutations have varying disease severity

Researchers at the New York Genome Center and Columbia University have uncovered a molecular mechanism behind one of biology's long-standing mysteries: why individuals carrying identical gene mutations for a disease end up having varying severity or symptoms of the disease.

20 Aug 2018

New CRISPR technology may help eliminate mutated gene sequence

In a new study in cells, University of Illinois researchers have adapted CRISPR gene-editing technology to cause the cell's internal machinery to skip over a small portion of a gene when transcribing it into a template for protein building.

17 Aug 2018

Life Biosciences contributes $100,000 to fund its biomedical innovation course on aging

The MDI Biological Laboratory has announced that Life Biosciences, a biotech company co-founded by David Sinclair, Ph.D., a leading researcher on aging and age-related diseases, has contributed $100,000 to fund its biomedical innovation course on aging.

17 Aug 2018

Researchers map sugar structures in 'library of sugars'

Most of us tend to think of sugar as a temptation that threatens our health. The reality is, however, that sugar is an essential component of the human body; it covers the surface of our cells and proteins, and tunes the behaviour and function of our tissues in both health and disease.

14 Aug 2018

Using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing to correct mutation responsible for sickle cell disease

Genome editing using the CRISPR-Cas9 system has tremendous promise for therapeutic correction of genetic errors in human cells. Prior to adoption as a medical therapeutic, safety concerns relating to off-target effects must be minimized to mitigate risks that may arise from the unintended action of this system at sites similar, but not identical, to the desired gene target site.

From Integrated DNA Technologies 10 Aug 2018

Researchers discover genetic mutation underlying debilitating childhood brain disorder

Ashleigh Schaffer, PhD, assistant professor of genetics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, and a team of global genetics experts have discovered a genetic mutation and the faulty development process it triggers, causing a debilitating brain-based disorder in children.

9 Aug 2018

Researchers identify new regulator in breast cancer cells

Triple-negative breast cancer is a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. Here, important receptors are missing, which often serve as targets for treatments.

6 Aug 2018

MGH researchers explore how genetic abnormality in Ewing sarcoma unleashes tumor growth

A Massachusetts General Hospital research team has used epigenome editing tools to investigate how the genetic abnormality that drives Ewing sarcoma - the second most common bone cancer in children and young adults - unleashes tumor growth.

2 Aug 2018

Researchers use DNA editing tool to reveal mechanisms behind autoimmune diseases

A group of researchers at the University of São Paulo in Brazil used a DNA editing tool called CRISPR/Cas9 to manipulate on of the genes associated to the autoaggressive T lymphocytes responsible for inducing autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1 and type 1 diabetes.

2 Aug 2018

Innovative 'EvolvR' system lets scientists shuffle genes until they get right variation

Scientists at the Innovative Genomics Institute have concocted a transformative new way to harness the power of evolution.

2 Aug 2018

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Researchers have developed a novel test that rapidly distinguishes between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This new method and a second study revealing gaps in care for women with gestational diabetes were presented today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo, and could improve treatment for patients with all diabetes types across the board.

1 Aug 2018

Vitamin D supplementation could significantly improve quality of life for RA patients

Scientists have discovered that in rheumatoid arthritis patients, lower levels of vitamin D are associated with increased disease severity.

1 Aug 2018

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Research announced today at the 70th AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo reveals that two out of three of the digital home ovulation tests sold by U.S. retailers do not accurately predict when a woman is ovulating.

31 Jul 2018

CRISPR News and Research

Latest CRISPR News and Research

Gene editing could prevent the evolution of drug-resistant bacteria

Genetic disruption strategy effectively stymies evolution of drug-resistant pathogens

Muscle dystrophy treatment in dogs with Crispr gene editing

Researchers enlist genes that control production of cellular energy stored in ATP molecules

Researchers develop faster method to grow brain cells from stem cells

Scientists find two molecules that may combat cancer and chronic infections

A form of vitamin B3 shows potential to prevent acute kidney injury

Study reveals why individuals carrying identical gene mutations have varying disease severity

New CRISPR technology may help eliminate mutated gene sequence

Life Biosciences contributes $100,000 to fund its biomedical innovation course on aging

Researchers map sugar structures in 'library of sugars'

Using CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing to correct mutation responsible for sickle cell disease

Researchers discover genetic mutation underlying debilitating childhood brain disorder

Researchers identify new regulator in breast cancer cells

MGH researchers explore how genetic abnormality in Ewing sarcoma unleashes tumor growth

Researchers use DNA editing tool to reveal mechanisms behind autoimmune diseases

Innovative 'EvolvR' system lets scientists shuffle genes until they get right variation

Two new studies could improve treatment for patients with diabetes

Vitamin D supplementation could significantly improve quality of life for RA patients

Research: Two out of three at-home ovulation tests do not provide accurate results

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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