#gene-editing

#gene-editing

Gene editing corrects diseases like sickle cell anemia by replacing a defective gene with a working one using CRISPR technology.

New genetic editing mechanism uses jumping genes to introduce long DNA sequences with potential for higher precision in editing and genome alteration.

CRISPR technology offers potential to cure diseases like sickle cell anemia but raises critical ethical questions about altering human genetics.

Casgevy is the first approved CRISPR gene-editing treatment available, but complexities hinder widespread patient access.

Colossal Biosciences' mission to revive woolly mammoths may overshadow genuine conservation efforts due to misalignment in prioritizing ecological needs over human spectacle.

The Independent supports accessible journalism while reporting on key societal issues like reproductive rights and food security through gene editing.

David Liu's gene-editing technology, base editing, offers hope for patients with genetic diseases by providing safer and effective treatment options.

David Liu donates his entire salary to support lab staff and students each Thanksgiving.

Harvard researchers received 2025 Breakthrough Prizes for advances in gene editing and significant contributions to understanding multiple sclerosis and obesity.

Emilia Tikka explores the intersection of cultural history and biotechnology, addressing societal implications through her art and research.

Scientists often overlook the societal implications of their research due to a lack of training and incentives.

Acknowledgment of the omission of two important simulation studies in the original article.

A cure for progeria through gene editing may be imminent.

Xenotransplantation, using gene-edited pig kidneys, faced challenges in managing blood flow and immune response, leading to early organ removal.