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Scientists develop new CRISPR-based tool to control epigenome
Researchers have used CRISPR to create a new technology that can switch off almost any gene in cells, called CRISPRoff.
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Genomics is the branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes.
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New gene therapy could preserve vision in retinitis pigmentosa patients
Delivering Txnip to mice with retinitis pigmentosa was an effective treatment, making this approach a potential gene therapy for the disease.
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Alliance to create atlas of human genetic variants launched
The Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance will develop a map of human genetic variants to advance the understanding and treatment of disease.
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How RNA therapeutics can be used to treat retinitis pigmentosa
Sahm Nasseri discusses promising pre-clinical results of an RNA-based therapeutic developed to treat retinitis pigmentosa type 11.
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Prime editing demonstrates success at precise gene editing in mice
Researchers have shown that prime editing is able to effectively edit genes in mice but without the off-target effects of CRISPR.
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Scientists develop synthetic cell that grows and divides uniformly
Researchers have created a single-celled synthetic organism able to grow and divide that could be used to produce drugs and detect disease.
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Episode 1 – Dr Sri Gopal, Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Listen along to learn more about drug development for schizophrenia from Dr Sri Gopal, Head of Psychiatry R&D for Janssen!
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A strategy to cloak gene therapy AAV vectors from immune responses
Dr Ying Kai Chan discusses his latest research into how the delivery of AAV vectors for gene therapies can be made safer and more effective.
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Researchers reveal 3D structure responsible for gene expression
Researchers have produced the first 3D image of the Mediator-bound pre-initiation complex, key in the regulation of gene expression.
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Nano-micelles used in CRISPR genome editing of mouse brains
Researchers have reported that nano-micelles can be used to efficiently deliver CRISPR-Cas9 to edit genes in the brains of mice.
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CRISPR-dead Cas9 could offer non-addictive treatment for pain, study shows
A new CRISPR gene therapy for chronic pain has been shown in mice to temporarily repress a gene involved in sensing pain.
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Researchers study iPSCs to uncover genetic causes of disease
Sequencing and transcriptome data on iPSCs has been used to identify correlations between genetic variants and expression patterns.
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Nanobodies could help CRISPR turn genes on and off
Researchers have used nanobodies to act as an assistant to CRISPR, bringing in effectors to turn specific genes on and off.
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New CRISPR tool could enable gene editing over time, study shows
Researchers have shown that a guide RNA can be used in CRISPR gene editing to ensure sequential Cas9 cuts to DNA.
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NOX5: a novel target for sensitising melanoma to therapies
Vito Quaranta, professor of biochemistry and pharmacology, discusses how cancerous cells adopting novel mechanisms of energy production could be sensitised to existing therapies with a focus on melanoma.
