With the revolutionary CRISPR/Cas technology, the DNA of living organisms can be precisely altered. Using a guide RNA that recognizes a specific DNA sequence, Cas9 protein is recruited to that ...

(a) Utilizing HCR and CRISPR-Cas12a double amplification technique, a highly sensitive apta-HCR-CRISPR method was devised for the detection of TEV protein. (b) A novel CRISPR-Cas12a/Cas13a approach, ...

If genetic editing wasn't crazy enough for your reality, a recent breakthrough in CRISPR(Opens in a new window) technology has paved the way for editing entire gene networks in a single step. While ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Tardigrades are going under the knife. At least their genes are. A ...

Researchers in Basel have created SEED/Harvest, a new CRISPR-based technique that tags proteins without leaving any genetic “scars.” By blending two powerful methods, it allows scientists to study ...

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. To better monitor the emergence and spread of resistance, ...

The brain is often referred to as a "black box" - one that's difficult to peer inside and determine what's happening at any given moment. This is part of the reason why it's difficult to understand ...

CRISPRgenee is a new method that combines gene silencing and cutting to improve loss-of-function studies in human cells. (Nanowerk News) The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the ...

On the left: poplar sprouts containing CRSPR-edited gene. On the right, poplar sprouts with the same CRSPR edit plus gene enhancements to improve growth. Credit: UMD Ten years ago, a new technology ...

Researchers led by Dubravka Vučićević at the Max Delbrück Center have developed a new method to discover how DNA controls genes. Their technique, published in “Cell Genomics,” can reveal the genetic ...