Gene Editing
6 articles
CRISPR's Expanding Role: Beyond Gene Editing in Diagnostics and Epigenetic Control
CRISPR technology has evolved significantly beyond gene editing, now offering powerful applications in rapid disease diagnostics and precise epigenetic control of gene expression without altering DNA sequences. Its versatility continues to expand into areas like RNA editing and live-cell imaging, promising broad biotechnological advancements.
What Are CRISPR Gene Editing Mechanisms and Medical Applications?
An 18-year-old with a rare immune disorder recently received the first-ever prime editing treatment.
What are the ethical considerations of gene editing technologies?
Two new studies are using base editing on human embryos, a practice legal in the UK and US.
Why "Designer Babies" Divide Us: Heritability, Not the Technology Itself
The controversy surrounding "designer babies" stems from two key questions: whether genetic changes will be passed to future generations and if they aim to treat disease or select for desired traits, rather than the editing technology itself.
STAT Plus Reports on Major Executive Leadership Changes
Dr. Anya Sharma, former head of R&D at BioGen Corp, a major pharmaceutical player, abruptly left her post to become CEO of GenePath, a gene-editing startup that recently secured $150M in Series B fund
CRISPR-Cas9 vs. Prime Editing: From Genetic Scissors to a Word Processor
This article compares CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing tool that cuts DNA, with Prime Editing, a more advanced system that functions like a "search and replace" for genetic code. It explores their mechanisms, applications, and the challenges of off-target effects and delivery.