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CRISPR editing can result in whole chromosome elimination, say scientists
In a new study, scientists identify some of the pitfalls when using CRISPR Cas9 to correct mutations in human embryos, such as the destruction of whole chromosomes.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientists who discovered CRISPR-Cas9
Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna have been given the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery and development of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
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Application note: Assess transduction efficiency of CFP-tagged nuclear protein with automated cellular imaging
Evaluating and quantitating nuclear transduction.
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CRISPR used to eliminate cancers caused by fusion genes
Using CRISPR to cut out fusion genes, scientists were able to specifically induce cancer cell death in murine models of sarcoma and leukaemia.
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Using CRISPR to develop a cutaneous leishmaniasis vaccine
Researchers used CRISPR gene-editing to develop a vaccine able to protect against the spread of the Leishmania major parasite which causes cutaneous leishmaniasis.
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Webinar series: Considerations for successful CRISPR-based cell line engineering
Sign up for free weekly 5-10 min videos from Horizon’s expert cell line engineers to help you improve your CRISPR editing experiments.
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On-demand webinar: Leveraging advances in predesigned synthetic sgRNA for highly functional and specific CRISPR-Cas9 gene knockout
This webinar explains how synthetic guide RNAs are stable, eliminate cloning and sequencing steps, and avoid innate immune responses and cytotoxicity.
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Article: Tips for successful editing in T cells
Horizon article on the recipe for success for CRISPR editing in T cells.
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Article: Common CRISPR pitfalls and how to avoid them
This article explains how to plan a gene-editing experiment. How to choose your biological system and what reagents to get for your experimental aim.
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Application note: Human iPS cells modified with Edit-R™ CRISPR-Cas9 reagents
Modify the genome and modulate expression of genes within human iPS cells with Dharmacon™ Edit-R CRISPR reagents.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 3 2020
This issue includes articles that explore how a next-generation genomics platform can be used for COVID-19 research, the elimination of neutralising AAV antibodies for gene therapies and a new quick and cost-effective biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics. Also in this issue are features on antibody therapeutics for COVID-19 and targets…
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Untangling gene expression complexity with pooled CRISPR screens coupled to single-cell transcriptome analysis
4 September 2020 | By Horizon Discovery
During this on-demand webinar we present data showing how Horizon’s CRISPRsc screening platform offers a streamlined approach to elucidating valuable and intriguing biological information that is critical to resolving complex biological questions.
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New CRISPR system edits body’s response to prevent immunity against AAVs
A novel CRISPR system that suppresses genes related to adeno-associated virus (AAV) antibody production has been developed to prevent immunity against the gene therapy.
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Application note: The effect of column hardware on the analysis of synthetic oligonucleotides by LC-MS
Therapeutic oligonucleotides represent a recent breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Application note: Effect of temperature on single stranded oligonucleotide analysis
Therapeutic oligonucleotides represent a recent breakthrough in the pharmaceutical industry. However, characterisation of oligos, specifically by ion-pair reversed phase liquid chromatography (IPRPLC), can be quite challenging.
