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From CRISPR to Prime Editing: The Evolution of the Genome Editing Revolution
Even as CRISPR-based tools become a lab staple, scientists strive to tackle the associated technological challenges to improve their efficacy and safety.   
From CRISPR to Prime Editing: The Evolution of the Genome Editing Revolution
From CRISPR to Prime Editing: The Evolution of the Genome Editing Revolution

Even as CRISPR-based tools become a lab staple, scientists strive to tackle the associated technological challenges to improve their efficacy and safety.   

Even as CRISPR-based tools become a lab staple, scientists strive to tackle the associated technological challenges to improve their efficacy and safety.   

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Lonza and Vertex Sign a Long-Term Commercial Supply Agreement for CASGEVY® (exagamglogene autotemcel)
Lonza | Sep 24, 2024 | 2 min read
CASGEVY® is the first cell therapy based on the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, discoverers of which were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
Optimizing Gene Editing Experimental Design
Optimizing Gene Editing Experimental Design
The Scientist Staff | Aug 26, 2024 | 1 min read
In this webinar, Jacob Lamberth will discuss the critical variables and strategies for revolutionizing gene editing experiments.
Optimizing Gene Editing Experimental Design
Optimizing Gene Editing Experimental Design
The Scientist Staff | Aug 26, 2024 | 1 min read
In this webinar, Jacob Lamberth will discuss the critical variables and strategies for revolutionizing gene editing experiments.
Blue DNA double helix breaking apart.
Keeping Telomeres in Their Places
Aparna Nathan, PhD | Apr 22, 2024 | 4 min read
New research reveals how cells prevent telomerase from meddling with double-stranded breaks.
3D structural model of a Cas protein and sgRNA targeting and unwinding DNA for gene editing.
CRISPR Gene Editing: Cas9 and Beyond
Johanna Pruller, PhD and Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Nov 29, 2023 | 7 min read
Researchers create and improve CRISPR-Cas mediated gene editing technologies based on prokaryotic CRISPR systems and eukaryotic DNA repair mechanisms.
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Redesigning Medicine Using Synthetic Biology
Alison Halliday, PhD, Technology Networks | Jun 21, 2023 | 5 min read
Drawing inspiration from nature, synthetic biology offers exciting opportunities to transform the future of medicine.
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Molecular Glue ‘Shreds’ Cas9 and Enables a New Form of CRISPR Control
Ida Emilie Steinmark, PhD | Apr 26, 2023 | 3 min read
In a bid to address safety concerns about immune reactions during treatment with CRISPR-based therapeutics, a new technique speeds up how quickly the body destroys the DNA-cutting enzyme Cas9.
Explore How Microplate-Based Cellular Assays Advance Life Science Research
Elevate Cellular Assays with Microplate Readers
BMG LABTECH | Dec 1, 2022 | 1 min read
Scientists combine microplate readers and cell-based assays for high throughput and reduced variability across a variety of applications.
3D representation of a DNA helix and with a base offset from the main helix, illustrating the concept of base editing.
A CRISPR Alternative for Correcting Mutations That Sensitize Cells to DNA Damage
Deanna MacNeil, PhD | Oct 10, 2022 | 3 min read
Researchers turned to base editors to correct mutations causing the rare genetic disease Fanconi anemia without inducing double-strand DNA breaks.
Fluorescent microscopy images of cells after being transfected.
Universal Transfection Reagents: Improving Efficiency and Decreasing Cell Toxicity
The Scientist, MilliporeSigma, and Roche | Oct 5, 2022 | 4 min read
Researchers optimize their transfection protocols with the ideal transfection reagent that has multiple applications, low cytotoxicity, and high transfection efficiency.
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Optimizing Clinical Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Thermo Scientific | Aug 15, 2022 | 1 min read
Explore the latest in commercial cell therapy manufacturing processes.
Two prime editing guide RNAs (pegRNAs), deliver Cas9 enzymes to targeted regions of the genome.
Infographic: Two Guide RNAs Make for Large, Stable Insertions
Dan Robitzski | Jun 13, 2022 | 1 min read
A new technique goes beyond CRISPR and writes two complementary strands of DNA directly into the genome.
Genetic Syndrome and Genetic Disorder, 3D illustration of science concept.
With Two RNA Guides, Editing Technique Writes Long DNA Insertions
Dan Robitzski | Jun 13, 2022 | 3 min read
The approach, called GRAND, uses a second guide RNA to write complementary strands of DNA in targeted genomic locations, resulting in efficient insertions that can be hundreds of base pairs long.
A cockroach clings to the inside of a white mug.
Injecting Cockroaches with CRISPR Gene Edits Their Offspring
Sophie Fessl, PhD | May 25, 2022 | 4 min read
A new method has allowed researchers to conduct the first gene knock-out and knock-in edits on cockroaches and may extend to many other insects.
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Picking the Right CRISPR System
ERS Genomics | Apr 27, 2022 | 1 min read
Examining the major differences between Cas9 and Cas12
cartoon depiction of a pair of scissors about to cut a DNA double helix
Researchers Uncover New Families of Gene-Editing Enzymes
Annie Melchor | Sep 15, 2021 | 2 min read
The results reveal evolutionary relatives of the Cas9 enzyme now used extensively in biotechnology.
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Introduction to CRISPR Genome Editing
Synthego | Sep 10, 2021 | 1 min read
Experience the past, present, and future of CRISPR technology.
cartoon showing a hand taking a tool to a double-helix of DNA to represent gene editing
WHO Releases New Recommendations on Human Genome Editing
Annie Melchor | Jul 12, 2021 | 3 min read
The guidance comes after two years of consulting with hundreds of stakeholders, including indigenous peoples, religious leaders, patient groups, and scientists.
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Assay for Sickle Cell Anemia Is Repurposed to Diagnose COVID-19
G.B.S.N.P. Varma | Nov 18, 2020 | 5 min read
A CRISPR-based, paper-strip test developed by Indian researchers performs as well as real-time PCR in identifying the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and returns results within an hour.
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