Electric Shock Allows for CRISPR Gene Editing Without a Viral Vector
Ashley Yeager | Jul 12, 2018
Brief electroporation appears to make T cells more receptive to new genetic material, which could speed the development of immunotherapies.
Anti-CRISPR Proteins Found that Block Cas12a Nuclease
Anti-CRISPR Proteins Found that Block Cas12a Nuclease
Using bioinformatics, two teams of scientists identified inhibitory proteins for Cas9’s relative.
Using bioinformatics, two teams of scientists identified inhibitory proteins for Cas9’s relative.
Condensin Folds DNA Through Loop Extrusion
Diana Kwon | Jun 1, 2018
By observing the activity of a protein complex in real time, researchers have uncovered new evidence for a long-standing theory.
Infographic: Packing DNA
Diana Kwon | Jun 1, 2018
Researchers watch the protein condensin in action.
“Minibrains” May Soon Include Neanderthal DNA
Ashley Yeager | May 14, 2018
Brain organoids engineered to carry the genetic material could reveal how our brains are similar to and different from those of our closest relatives.
Genealogy Website Helped Crack Golden State Killer Case
Ashley Yeager | Apr 27, 2018
DNA from a relative of the suspect submitted to the site GEDmatch gave investigators just enough information to identify him, but the process raises privacy concerns.
Estonia Offers Free Genetic Testing to Residents
Diana Kwon | Apr 13, 2018
The nationwide experiment will initially include around 100,000 volunteers.
New Genetic Stroke-Risk Factors Identified
Catherine Offord | Mar 13, 2018
Analysis of DNA samples from more than 520,000 people brings the number of known stroke-risk loci to 32.
Cancer-Fighting Chemical Found in Human Skin Bacteria
Diana Kwon | Mar 1, 2018
A molecule produced by a strain of Staphylococcus epidermis interferes with DNA synthesis.
Image of the Day: DNA Knitter
The Scientist Staff | Feb 27, 2018
Researchers show how condensin complexes organize DNA in real time.