CRISPR

Powerful New Gene-Editing Tool May Finally Be Used on Humans

Posted in Science on 18th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller

Using CRISPR, researchers would genetically modify the T cells so that when theyre put back into the patient, they go after myeloma, melanoma, and sarcoma tumour cells.

CRISPR enhancements: improving the ability to delete genes

Posted in Science on 9th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Scientists have found a way to improve the efficiency of the gene editing technology, CRISPR/Cas9.

CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

Posted in Featured, Science on 22nd Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

The CRISPR/Cas9 technique is a massive discovery, that may already be on its way to being outdated and replaced with something even better.

Improved version of CRISPR gene editing tool eliminates errors

Posted in Featured, Science on 7th Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

These precise enzymes hope to expedite genetic engineering so that CRISPRs possible applications can become realities.

Human gene editing treatment to tackle hemophilia

Posted in Medicine on 6th Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller

The controversial medical method could prevent people with hemophilia from bleeding to death internally.