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CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing imaged for first time
Researchers have generated images of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing for the first time, enabling improvement of the technique.
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New discovery shows ability of Schwann cells to generate myelin
Research from Oregon Health & Science University could lead to new therapies to heal nervous system disorders.
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Researchers develop directed evolution technique
New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.
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Next generation molecular medicine: unlocking big data for precision oncology and infectious disease
Join the international [BC]2 conference and EMBO meeting at BASEL LIFE from 9–12 September: a unique opportunity for today’s scientists to get insights and share the latest discoveries, resources and approaches to make sense of genomic and health-related “big data” for molecular medicine – from precision oncology to infectious diseases.
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Potential cure for HIV revealed through combined therapies
A new study has used combined therapies to eliminate HIV from mice models, providing potential future cures.
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Integrated multi-‘omic’ studies could lead to precision treatment for asthma
Researchers say integrated multi-'omic' studies could accelerate the use of precision medicine for asthma patients.
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Dispute over patent rights to CRISPR-Cas9 renewed by patent office
The patent office has declared an interference between 10 University of California (UC) patent applications.
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Longest successful gene expression raises hopes for gene editing therapies
A study has reported that genes delivered to rhesus monkeys are still being expressed four years later.
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New technology provides process for precise gene editing
Researchers have presented their new technology for accurately inserting genes into the genome without cutting DNA.
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Bringing native analysis into the fast-moving world of biologics
For the past thirty years, native mass spectrometry has grown in both scope and reach in labs across the globe to encompass larger and more challenging molecular complexes. However, up until now, the throughput of these techniques has been slow and manual. Christopher Nortcliffe discusses ways that native analysis is…
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Radiochemistry and drug synthesis ‘in a flash’
Conventional methods for radiolabelling proteins are time consuming and difficult to automate. In this article, Jason P. Holland discusses how combining photochemistry with radiochemistry enables development of radiolabelled proteins far more quickly and easily – literally in a flash of light.
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‘CRISPR babies’ may have shorter life expectancy
A study of almost half a million people links a mutation that protects against HIV infection to an earlier death.
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Proteomics research advanced by use of AI
Researchers succeed in using machine learning to make the mass analysis of proteins faster and almost error-free.
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Key gene targeting could lead to treatment for Down syndrome
Researchers use stem cell-based disease models to pinpoint gene linked to impaired memory in Down syndrome.
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Gene editing tools market valued at $258 million in 2018
The global gene editing tools market is estimated to have accounted for more than US$258 million in terms of value in 2018.
