The gene-editing technique known as CRISPR is promising to revolutionize medicine. Some researchers are trying to help make it available for people with very rare genetic disorders. A gene-editing ...

Dr. Musunuru and Dr. Ahrens-Nicklas holding KJ post infusion Senior Correspondent Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments ...

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 ...

随着CRISPR基因编辑技术的不断进步，科学家已将其应用于马、绵羊、猪等动物的遗传改良。 英国《自然》网站在日前的报道中指出，经过基因编辑的猪和绵羊等动物，正逐渐在农业领域获得认可。这些技术可提升动物的性状表现，为人类提供更安全、优质的肉类 ...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has made it to the major leagues in the world of biotech. The company is the leading maker of cystic fibrosis (CF) treatments, with its products generating more ...

CRISPR technology has revolutionized biology, largely because of its simplicity compared to previous gene editing techniques. However, it still takes weeks to learn, design, perform, and analyze ...

CRISPR has taken the bioengineering world by storm since its first introduction. From treating sickle cell diseases to creating disease-resistant crops, the technology continues to boast success on ...