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A Tale of How TALENs Launched the Genome Editing Revolution

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Correcting the Mutation Behind a Genetic Eye Disease

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Whenever, Wherever: Taking DNA Amplification Outside the Lab

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Dire Wolf De-Extinction Debate Divides Scientists

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 3 min read

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Developing an Effective Lyme Disease Vaccine

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

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David Liu Wins 2025 Breakthrough Prize for Base Editing and Prime Editing

Hannah Thomasy, PhD | | 9 min read

Twist Bioscience and Curio Genomics Collaborate to Accelerate and Streamline NGS Adoption in Agrigenomics

Curio Genomics | | 3 min read

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Molecular Barcodes Help Identify Genes Crucial for Extracellular Vesicle Release

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

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The Guardians of Science in Sci-Fi Movies

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 7 min read

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Exploring the World of Bacterial Genomes with Novel Sequencing Methods

Rebecca Roberts, PhD | | 4 min read

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A Gene Drive with a Disappearing Act Can Aid Pest Control

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 3 min read

Scaling Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing for Optimal Productivity

Thermo Fisher Scientific | | 1 min read

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Takara Bio | | 1 min read

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Inducible CAR T Cells Target Solid Tumors Better

Shelby Bradford, PhD | | 2 min read

Innovative CRISPR Applications

Innovative CRISPR Applications

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Genetically Engineered Male Insects Shorten Their Mates’ Lifespans

Sneha Khedkar | | 3 min read

2024 Top 10 Innovations

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A Deep Dive into Viral Vectors for Gene Therapy

PolyplusandThe Scientist | | 1 min read

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Capturing Complexity Cell by Cell

10x Genomics | | 1 min read

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A Small Genome Editing Nuclease Packs a Big Punch

Sahana Sitaraman, PhD | | 4 min read

Improving Gene Therapy Safety with Antibiotic- and Supplement-Free Mini Plasmids

Improving Gene Therapy Safety with Antibiotic- and Supplement-Free Mini Plasmids

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Nanoparticles Breathe New Life into Lungs

Sneha Khedkar | | 4 min read

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Universe 25 Experiment

A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.

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What are the Risks and Benefits of a Cold Plunge?

Cold-water immersion enthusiasts tout its benefits for their health and wellbeing, but is it backed by scientific evidence?

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Why Do Some Women Crave Chocolate Before Their Period?

A combination of hormones and neurotransmitter interactions contributes to sweet cravings during the premenstrual phase.

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A Common Antidepressant Protects Organs from Damage During Sepsis

Fluoxetine, also known as Prozac, increased survival in a mouse model of sepsis, suggesting new therapeutic avenues for this life-threatening condition.

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Transform Omics Workflows with Scalable Cell Prep

Levitation-based cell enrichment streamlines workflows and enhances reproducibility.

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Accelerating Cancer Research Through Comprehensive Genomic Analysis

Learn how the latest technology helps researchers overcome cancer research challenges.

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Study Confirms Safety of Genetically Modified T Cells

A long-term study of nearly 800 patients demonstrated a strong safety profile for T cells engineered with viral vectors.

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Meet Aunty and Tackle Protein Stability Questions in Research and Development

In this webinar, Andre Mueller will introduce Aunty, the latest tool that scientists use for rapid, high-resolution protein stability testing.

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Detecting Residual Cell Line-Derived DNA with Droplet Digital PCR

In this webinar, Nathan Sepulveda will share how to specifically and reproducibly measure residual HEK293 DNA during biotherapeutic product development.

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