Thorough review argues that we are still far from using CRISPR in embryos
Warburg-Cinotti syndrome (WRCN) and DDR2 gene
Is GEDmatch safe? Conflict over genetic privacy in the US
Adenine base editors optimized for rice
Break in coverage: 21-29 Oct
New gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease: GDNF gene
CRISPR Cas13a used to reduce egg production in mosquitos
Bacteria helped plants to colonize the land
Jennifer Doudna, one of CRISPR inventors, calls for new regulations of gene editing
Inner-cell compounds steer CRISPR to activate genes
Technology
Chinese scientists improved on previous advances in the field of single-base editors. This technology, used…
New clinical trial (NCT04167540) aims to establish expression of GDNF gene in the brain, by…
Genetic Engineering and Society
The list of problems includes: Low efficiency of in vitro fertilization procedures (successful only in…
Few days ago, law enforcement agencies in Florida gained warrant to access GEDmatch – genetic…
Scientific Discoveries
Warburg-Cinotti syndrome is a rare, genetic disease affecting external and internal skin tissues. Patients suffering from WRCN develop keloid-like plaques and ulcers, experience progressing flexion…
SLC30A8 gene is famous for its connections to type 2 diabetes. In it, scientists discovered multiple variants influencing the disorder - from common alleles increasing…
Scientists in a collaboration of Seoul (South Korea) institutions trained a deep learning model on ~13 thousand examples of CRISPR-Cas9 activity. This new tool, given…
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Quote of November 2019
The approach is so simple it could be undertaken in a backyard lab. Huge applications across many fronts, but also raises many concerns. Another chapter opens in our genetic future.
– About new method of CRISPR delivery. Described here: gene editing via spraying.