CRISPR’s promise of curing diseases hit a setback when researchers discovered that AZD7648, a molecule designed to improve precision, also caused catastrophic hidden damage to DNA. Instead of perfect ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2 - Zero hunger, SDG-3 (Good health and well-being), SDG-12 (Responsible consumption and production), and SDG-13 (Climate Action). CRISPR ...

Advances in the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 over the past 15 years have yielded important new insights into the roles that specific genes play in many diseases. But to date this ...

A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR technologies in the field of regenerative medicine. The study, authored by ...

When a neuron in our body gets damaged, segments of RNA produce proteins that can help repair the injury. But in neurological disorders such as ALS and spinal muscular atrophy, or following spinal ...

Researchers have developed a technology that delivers RNA to damaged neurons and stimulates regrowth - paving the way for potential treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and spinal ...