Search results for CRISPR-Cas9

Molecular & Computational biology Oct 30, 2023

CRISPR/Cas9 unlocks TuMV resistance in Chinese cabbage: A leap forward in genome-edited plant breeding

Genome editing, especially the CRISPR/Cas9 technology, holds immense promise in enhancing plant traits, primarily disease resistance, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional breeding.

Plants & Animals Oct 30, 2023

Unlocking the genetic potential of poplars: A new era of precision genome editing with CRISPR

The Populus genus, commonly known as poplars, cottonwoods, and aspens, consists of approximately 30 tree species native to the northern hemisphere. Because of their diverse usages in landscape, agriculture, bioenergy, and ...

Cell & Microbiology Oct 27, 2023

Researchers solve longstanding mystery about what protects proteins from degradation

Researchers from the University of Bergen (UiB) have uncovered that proteins use a common chemical label as a shield to protect them from degradation, which in turn affects motility and aging.

Plants & Animals Oct 25, 2023

Scientists use custom genome assembly and editing method to improve sheepgrass

A research team led by Dr. Cao Xiaofeng at the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has improved biomass-related traits in sheepgrass using its own custom genome editing system ...

Biotechnology Oct 23, 2023

Researchers develop DANGER analysis tool for the safer design of gene editing

A team of researchers has developed a software tool called DANGER (Deleterious and ANticipatable Guides Evaluated by RNA-sequencing) analysis that provides a way for the safer design of genome editing in all organisms with ...

Cell & Microbiology Oct 18, 2023

Delineating the dynamic transcriptional and epigenetic landscape regulating hematopoiesis

A research team led by Professor Megumu K. Saito (Department of Clinical Application) examined the dynamic transcriptional and epigenetic landscape during definitive hematopoiesis and revealed the non-redundant roles of ZEB2 ...

Biotechnology Oct 12, 2023

Researcher discusses CRISPR-Cas3 as a DNA shredder for gene therapy

Over the past decade, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has revolutionized science. It has been lauded as a breakthrough in biogenetics and medicine, with the potential to treat or eliminate many chronic or genetic diseases.

Biotechnology Sep 29, 2023

Newly engineered CRISPR enzyme for editing DNA could improve patient treatment

A new CRISPR-based gene-editing tool has been developed which could lead to better treatments for patients with genetic disorders. The tool is an enzyme, AsCas12f, which has been modified to offer the same effectiveness but ...

Evolution Sep 27, 2023

Examining the genesis of CRISPR's molecular scissors

Genome engineering may be the future of medicine, but it relies on evolutionary advances made billions of years ago in primordial bacteria, the original masters of gene editing.

Biotechnology Sep 27, 2023

Tiny CRISPR tool could help shred viruses

Small and precise: These are the ideal characteristics for CRISPR systems, the Nobel-prize winning technology used to edit nucleic acids like RNA and DNA.

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