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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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Gene Drive–Equipped Mosquitoes Released into Lab Environment

First Successful Gene Drive in Mammals

No Ban on Gene Drives: UN Convention

Study: Gene Drive Wipes Out Lab Mosquitoes

CRISPR Gene Drive Used to Alter Mouse Coat Color

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Gene Drive Limitations

Driving Down Pests

Gene Drive’s Achilles Heel

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Gene Drives and Other Controversies

Using Gene Drives to Limit the Spread of Malaria

Infographic: Using Gene Drive to Control Malaria

UN Rejects Calls for Moratorium on Gene Drive Research

Researchers Propose Solution to Gene Drive Technology Problem

“Maleness” Gene Found in Malaria Mosquito

CRISPR-Powered Malaria Mosquito Gene Drive

Reining in Gene Drives

CRISPR Chain Reaction

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The Alpha-Gal Syndrome Story: How Researchers Traced a Red-Meat Allergy to Ticks

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Fragments of Lyme Disease Bacteria Linked to Liver Dysfunction

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How Cysteine Depletion Drives Cells to Burn Fat 

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Universe 25 Experiment

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Advances in Automated RNA Library Preparation

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Accelerating Recombinase Reprogramming with Machine Learning

Accelerating Recombinase Reprogramming with Machine Learning

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What Causes an Earworm?

Memory-enhancing neural networks may also drive involuntary musical loops in the brain.

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Accelerating Recombinase Reprogramming with Machine Learning

Accelerating Recombinase Reprogramming with Machine Learning

Genome Modeling and Design: From the Molecular to Genome Scale

Genome Modeling and Design: From the Molecular to Genome Scale

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Screening 3D Brain Cell Cultures for Drug Discovery

Screening 3D Brain Cell Cultures for Drug Discovery

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Multiplexing PCR Technologies for Biopharmaceutical Research

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