CRISPR
This Chinese Researcher Says the First CRISPR Babies Are Here
But the validity of the claim is up for debate.
‘Society Will Decide What to Do Next’: Chinese Researchers Claim to Create the First Gene-Edited Babies
The researchers claim the DNA of twin girls was altered to protect them against HIV, but the results haven’t been published in a scientific journal and many researchers are questioning the ethical and scientific validity of the claim.
Researchers Edited Mice Genes to Stop Them from Dreaming
The molecular mechanisms behind sleep were largely a mystery until now.
Chinese Scientists Used CRISPR to Make a New Species With 'One Giant Chromosome'
For the last 20 million years, the species of yeast used to brew beer has had 16 chromosomes. Now scientists have created a new species with just one.
CRISPR Is More Damaging to DNA Than We Thought
Several studies have uncovered serious problems with the gene-editing tech, throwing its therapeutic potential in doubt.
A New Company Aims to Bring Gene Editing to Sick Patients—Fast
Beam Therapeutics will be the first to pursue therapies using a new, more precise technique. It could be the first step to translating gene-editing technology into treatments for human illness.
CRISPR Can Now Edit Genes Using Nanoparticles Instead of Viruses
The new delivery mechanism completely turned off a gene responsible for high cholesterol in mice.
Scientists Discover Low-Fat Bacon Can Be Made from CRISPR-Modified Pigs
Playing god is part of your balanced breakfast.
Nobel Winner Kazuo Ishiguro's ‘Never Let Me Go’ Predicted the Gene Editing Debate
On Thursday, Ishiguro won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Scientists Used CRISPR to Edit a Gene That Causes Miscarriages
The gene editing technology could eventually herald the next frontier in fertility treatment.
Prominent Geneticists Question the Results of Human Embryo Editing Experiment
Some of the world's best geneticists say they need more proof before we welcome our designer baby future.