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CRISPR used to model acute myeloid leukaemia progression
CRISPR-Cas9 and stem cell technologies have been used to create a cellular model of acute myeloid leukaemia, revealing therapeutic targets.
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Targeting the HCF-1 protein causes cancerous cells to self-destruct
Disrupting the interaction between the MYC oncogene and its co-factor, host cell factor (HCF)–1, was sufficient to cause Burkitt’s lymphoma cells to self-destruct in vivo.
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Whitepaper: Why BioPharma Lifecycle Management?
In this whitepaper we explore some of the major bottlenecks in the development lifecycle and the current barriers to effective digital transformation.
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TALEN is a more efficient gene editing tool for tightly packed DNA, finds study
TALEN was shown to be almost five times more efficient than CRISPR-Cas9 at locating and editing genes in heterochromatin.
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CRISPR: three new developments in the world of gene editing
In this article, we outline three recent studies that have advanced the potential uses of CRISPR in the biomedical field.
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New DNA-editing technique extends lifespan of mice with progeria
Researchers have used a novel DNA-editing method to convert one base pair to another, increasing the lifespan of mice with progeria.
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Whitepaper: Virus vaccine research – accelerated workflows
Discover how workflows are being accelerated to speed up the vaccine research and development process while maintaining safety and immunogenicity.
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Novel target could treat both SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses
Scientists shows targeting cholesterol or phosphatidylinositol phosphate (PIP) could be a promising strategy to combat multiple coronaviruses.
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Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) shown to be safe in monkeys
A long-term study of macaques given mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) found that both treated individuals and their offspring were healthy and developed normally.
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Advancing CHO cell line engineering with CRISPR
Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell lines are a firm favourite with biologics companies because of the extensive developmental work undertaken in recent decades. In this article, Junrui Li divulges how CRISPR technology is now being employed to further enhance productivity.
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CRISPR: a molecular scissor set to change the world
In October this year, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna, the two scientists who pioneered the revolutionary gene-editing technology CRISPR, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Here, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan discusses the potential for this technology and the importance of using it safely, ethically and responsibly.
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Upstream Bioprocessing In-Depth Focus 2020
In the upstream bioprocessing in-depth focus experts reveal how CRISPR is being leveraged to enhance productivity in cell line development and why industry is focusing on producing animal-component free glycosaminoglycans.
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CRISPR-based treatment successfully targets glioblastoma and ovarian cancers in vivo
Researchers say this is the first time that CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has been used to treat cancer effectively in a living animal and that the technique could be revolutionary.
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Editing CHO cells with CRISPR-Cas9 improves cell growth and reduces by-products
Researchers have found bioengineering CHO cells using CRISPR-Cas9 can decrease the secretion of metabolic by-products that hinder growth.
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Role of retrons in bacteria revealed, with potential for use in gene editing
The role that retrons in bacteria has been discovered by researchers, who found they protect colonies when infected by viruses.
