CRISPR and Genome Editing – News and Features

UCSF scientists determine that adult stem cells in the mouse brain have a built-in mechanism that allows the cells to participate in the repair of damaged tissue.

St. Jude researchers have treated tumors with genetically modified cells that sought out and activated a chemotherapy drug placed directly at the cancer cells.

Invitrogen will invest in Blue Heron in exchange for worldwide rights to distribute Blue Heron's custom gene synthesis services.

The agreement represents an approach to gene function analysis using shRNA knock down in genetically engineered mice as models for human biology.

Adult stem cells increase insulin production in mice with type 2 diabetes say Tulane University gene therapy researchers.

Tiny bits of RNA play a large role in causing enlargement of the heart.

Researchers reports that manipulating micro RNAs might be a way to treat heart disease.

Tulane University researchers have said that adult stem cells increase insulin production in mice with type 2 diabetes.

The licence, if granted, will boost research into neurological diseases.

The patent describes the use of AAV vectors that are efficient for expression of therapeutic genetic constructs.