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New CRISPR gene-editing technology could lead to better treatments for HIV
Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have developed new techniques in human blood to pave potential paths towards a HIV cure.
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Gene Therapy is the introduction of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
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Novel genome-wide approach to engineer more effective immunotherapy
Scientists have developed a genetic screening platform to identify genes that can enhance immune cells to make them more persistent and increase their ability to eradicate tumour cells.
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Research collaboration to study ageing reversal in liver tissue established
Genflow have announced a scientific research collaboration with the University of Rochester’s Aging Research Center. Together, they will study the ageing process in liver tissue.
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New genetic model of Down’s syndrome developed in rats
Scientists have created what they believe is the first rat model of Down’s syndrome. The animal model shares features with human Down’s syndrome, which will allow for efficient testing of new therapies.
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Novel approach for discovering cancer drug targets
A next-generation spatial genomics technology has allowed scientists to link specific genes to complex tumour characteristics at a scale and resolution not previously possible.
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Vaccine to potentially protect against disfiguring skin disease developed
Using CRISPR gene-editing technology, scientists have developed a vaccine designed to prevent infection by Leishmania major.
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New study highlights the possibility to target gene editing in the lungs
Researchers have been able to significantly reduce tumours in a pre-clinical model of a rare genetic lung disease.
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Ncardia appoints Andy Holt as Chief Commercial Officer
An iPSC technology leader taps industry veteran to drive growth in cell therapy and drug discovery markets.
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Research provides potential new way of preventing Alzheimer’s disease
New pre-clinical research from the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre showed genetically mutating human cells could avoid Alzheimer’s disease.
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Promising new RNA editing technology could be used to treat genetic diseases
New research by the University of California, San Diego could provide a much simpler way to repair disease-causing mutations in RNA.
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Tweaked bacteria genes activate heart cells in mice
Researchers have shown that engineered bacterial genes coding for sodium ion channels could lead to novel gene therapies for electrical heart diseases.
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New model yields promising gene therapy for heart condition
Scientists in Japan have developed a credible heart cell model for arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy and observed a positive response in the condition using PKP2 gene therapy.
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Scientists develop means to boost the power of CRISPR
The capability to edit genes has been transformative in opening therapeutic avenues for hitherto untreatable diseases and aiding biological insight. Scientists have now discovered a way to enhance this process using retrons, making the process more efficient and effective.
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Whitepaper: How to monitor and minimise off-target events
Whitepaper discusses strategies to optimize various factors that cause off-target events with Invitrogen™ TrueCut™ HiFi Cas9 Protein.
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Promising new gene therapy approach for LGMD2B
Researchers at Children’s National Hospital in the US have developed a promising new gene therapy for limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) 2B.
