China detains scientist who claims to have made gene-edited babies
He Jiankui is under house arrest.
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China halts scientist's gene-edited baby research
Officials also called for an investigation.
CRISPR editing may help turn a wild berry into a farmable crop
Genetic tweaks could make groundcherries common in your grocery store.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
CRISPR might cause more unintended DNA damage than we thought
A new study found that the gene-editing technique caused major DNA deletions.
Scientists reprogram T Cells to target autoimmune diseases
The non-viral technique is promising more specific therapies.
Gene-edited rice plants could boost the world's food supply
So long as the potential ethical issues are addressed, at least.
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Researchers use CRISPR to detect HPV and Zika
They also use it to log a cell's history.
First human CRISPR study in the US could begin soon
The University of Pennsylvania has listed it in a medical trials directory.
Key CRISPR gene editing methods might not work for most humans
Immune responses could make it too dangerous.
Gene therapy gives 'bubble babies' immune systems
The new treatment restored all three major immune cell types in the babies.
Scientists make first attempt at editing genes inside the body
They'll know if the procedure was a success within a few months' time.
New CRISPR tool alters RNA for wider gene editing applications
RNA-based diseases like Fragile X, myotonic dystrophy and ALS could be treated with this technique.
Gene editing technique could treat ALS and Huntington's disease
It might delay the onset of conditions that are normally inescapable.
Researchers are trying to make pig organs more viable for transplant
CRISPR technology was used to remove potentially dangerous viruses from the pigs’ DNA.
US scientists have genetically modified human embryos
It's the first time scientists performed gene editing on human embryos in the US.
Atomic 'photos' help make gene editing safer
They show exactly how CRISPR works its wonders.
I bio-engineered glowing beer and it hasn’t killed me (yet)
CRISPR is a DNA-editing tool that could cure cancer, and I wasted its potential on beer.
Scientists use gene editing to eliminate HIV DNA in live mice
They want to repeat their experiment on primates in the future.
