Advancing Gene Editing With New CRISPR/Cas9 Variant
Researchers report the ability to improve safety and efficacy using a CRISPR-Cas9 variant known as miCas9.
December 04, 2020 9:14 AM
Gene Therapy
10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research
When researchers study rare diseases, breakthroughs can be made that help patients. Revisit studies that are putting genetic puzzle pieces together to tackle these conditions.
February 28, 2020 5:00 AM
U-M Team Makes Strides in Tissue Regeneration Research
Groundbreaking new research marrying high-intensity focused ultrasound with genetically modified cells may spur bone and soft tissue regeneration.
April 05, 2019 7:00 AM
Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness
Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
February 07, 2019 7:00 AM
New CRISPR-Cas9 Tool Edits Both RNA and DNA Precisely
A Cas9 protein discovered in meningitis bacteria can act as precise “scissors” for both types of genetic material, cutting at a desired spot guided by CRISPR RNAs.
February 15, 2018 12:00 PM