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tag research and development disease medicine evolution
Finding DNA Tags in AAV Stacks
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD
| Mar 7, 2024
| 8 min read
Ten years ago, scientists put DNA barcodes in AAV vectors, creating an approach that simplified, expedited, and streamlined AAV screening.
CRISPR Gene Drives and the Future of Evolution
Hannah Thomasy, PhD
| Mar 15, 2024
| 10+ min read
Genetic engineering pioneer Kevin Esvelt’s work highlights biotechnology’s immense potential for good—but also for catastrophe.
Curiosity and Compassion Fuel Rare Disease Research
The Scientist
Staff
| Jan 1, 2024
| 1 min read
Lauren Drouin shares how personal connections and scientific curiosities drive her work on gene therapy viral vectors.
Using Brain Organoids in Human Health and Disease Research
The Scientist
| Jan 17, 2024
| 1 min read
Learn how scientists across life science and engineering disciplines join forces to build brain organoids that mimic neurodevelopment.
Identical Twins Carry Distinctive Epigenetic Marks: Study
Chloe Tenn
| Sep 30, 2021
| 2 min read
Researchers found more than 800 sites in the genome where the twins bore the same chemical tags.
Ancient Viral DNA Plays a Role in Human Disease and Development
Aidan Burn,
The Conversation
| Oct 19, 2022
| 4 min read
Viral remnants make up 8 percent of the human genome, and a new study finds that these sequences are still active in healthy people.
The Evolution of Bats’ Super Immunity
Niki Spahich, PhD
| Jan 10, 2024
| 4 min read
Researchers generated complete genomes of two important bat species and explored their immune- and cancer-related genes.
Newly Developed mRNA Vaccine Protects Against Lyme Disease
Charlene Lancaster, PhD
| Nov 13, 2023
| 5 min read
Leveraging the same mRNA platform used for COVID-19 vaccines, researchers generated a vaccine that prevents mice from acquiring Lyme disease.
Targeting a Genetic Accident to Treat Disease
Deanna MacNeil, PhD
| May 9, 2023
| 2 min read
David Liu shares how integrating chemistry and evolution in his research has directed his work on base editing techniques aimed at developing new therapeutics.
Tasmanian Devils Face Threats from Rapidly Evolving Facial Cancers
Natalia Mesa, PhD
| Jun 30, 2023
| 3 min read
A genetic study tracked the evolution of two transmissible cancers currently ravaging populations of Tasmanian devils.
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