Scientists genetically engineer mice with thick hair like the extinct woolly mammothColossal Biosciences is engineering living animals to mimic extinct species traits, like the woolly mammoth, utilizing advanced genetic editing techniques.
For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hopeLucy Landman suffers from a rare genetic disorder with no current treatment; CRISPR shows promise, yet funding remains a critical hurdle for research.
Neuropeptide signalling orchestrates T cell differentiation - NatureUnderstanding the balance between T helper cell types is key for improving antiviral and anti-tumour responses.
World-first therapy using donor cells sends autoimmune diseases into remissionThree individuals with severe autoimmune conditions achieved remission through CRISPR-modified immune cells, demonstrating potential for scalable treatment.
First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorderThe NHS will offer gene-editing therapy for beta thalassaemia, potentially curing the blood disorder without the need for lifelong blood transfusions.
Stuart OrkinDr. Stuart Orkin's research on identifying genes regulating fetal hemoglobin led to a revolutionary gene therapy for sickle cell disease using CRISPR technology.
Easy-to-Use CRISPR Tests Could Change How We Diagnose COVID and Other IllnessesCRISPR-based tests can detect pathogens with PCR-level sensitivity without requiring preamplification.