Search results for CRISPR

Bio & Medicine Nov 27, 2023

CRISPR-powered optothermal nanotweezers

Optothermal nanotweezers are an innovative optical design method that has revolutionized classical optical techniques to capture a broad range of nanoparticles. While the optothermal temperature field can be employed for ...

Biotechnology Nov 24, 2023

Search algorithm reveals nearly 200 new kinds of CRISPR systems

Microbial sequence databases contain a wealth of information about enzymes and other molecules that could be adapted for biotechnology. But these databases have grown so large in recent years that they've become difficult ...

Bio & Medicine Nov 22, 2023

CRONT: Empowering optical tweezers with 'biometric eyes'

Optothermal nanotweezers, an innovative optical manipulation technique over the past decade, have revolutionized classical optical manipulation by efficiently capturing a broader spectrum of nanoparticles. While this technique ...

Molecular & Computational biology Nov 21, 2023

Advancing viticulture: Pioneering transgene-free CRISPR genome editing in grapevines

Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) holds significant economic and cultural value, driving the need for rapid genetic improvement to meet climatic and market demands.

Biotechnology Nov 21, 2023

Researchers improve efficacy and efficiency of CRISPR diagnostic technology

Changchun Liu, professor of Biomedical Engineering at UConn Health, has developed a new method that improves existing diagnostic technology for a more rapid, sensitive, and deployable approach to molecular diagnostics.

Molecular & Computational biology Nov 14, 2023

Revolutionizing kiwifruit cultivation: Cutting-edge breeding strategies for Actinidia

While major advances have been made through speed breeding and other technologies, woody perennial fruit tree species have lagged behind. Among these is the kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis), a crucial fresh fruit crop, which ...

Molecular & Computational biology Nov 14, 2023

Revolutionizing strawberry production: CRISPR/Cas9 editing enhances fruit firmness and extends shelf life

The cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa, Duch.) is one of the Rosaceae family renowned for its flavor and health benefits, making it an important agricultural commodity. However, its soft texture leads to a brief ...

Biotechnology Nov 8, 2023

Scientists use quantum biology, AI to sharpen genome editing tool

Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have used their expertise in quantum biology, artificial intelligence and bioengineering to improve how CRISPR Cas9 genome editing tools work on organisms like microbes that can ...

Biochemistry Nov 2, 2023

Researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

Cell & Microbiology Nov 1, 2023

Research team discovers lactic acid bacteria strains with high virus resistance from kimchi

From kimchi fermented at low temperatures for a long period of time, researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi have isolated lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains with high levels of resistance to phages. They have also identified ...

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