CRISPR : Science World Report

May 04, 2017 06:20 AM EDT

Gene Editing To Be Used In Eliminating HIV

Scientists are now in the process of eliminating HIV virus in lab mice - could apply the same for humans in the future.

Apr 18, 2017 05:50 AM EDT

SHERLOCK: A Gene Tool To Detect Zika Virus, Cancer And Antibiotic Resistance Genes

The SHERLOCK gene tool is a “millionfold” more sensitive than Cas13a RNA detection tool.

Feb 17, 2017 04:37 AM EST

Gene Editing Breakthrough: This Could Be The End Of Cancer And All Inherited Diseases, Expert Claims

Does DNA surgery could possibly end cancer and inherited diseases?

Nov 18, 2016 04:10 AM EST

CRISPR Is Back At The Medical Scene; First Patient Is Being Treated Using The Technique

Despite the controversial CRISPR technique, a team of experts conducted the first study in human.

Sep 08, 2016 08:40 AM EDT

Scientists Discovers A Genetic Tool To Help Endangered Species Grow In Numbers

With the help of a genetic tool, scientists can now alter the DNA of species. Is there a threat to the environment?

Jun 29, 2016 07:31 AM EDT

CRISPR Gene Editing Technology Provides Accurate, Successful Complete Cancer Treatment, Recovery

CRISPR and its recent approval of human trial using the gene-editing technique in the United States target to accurately provide full cancer treatments.

Jun 18, 2016 08:21 AM EDT

Bill Gates Wants To End Malaria By Altering Mosquitoes

Bill Gates endorsed the use of a powerful and controversial new gene-editing tool to create malaria-resistant mosquitoes.

Jan 01, 2016 01:19 PM EST

CRISPR Successfully Treats Genetic Disorder in Adult Mammal

CRISPR, the gene editing tool, has long been touted as something that could change the way we treat genetic disorders.

Dec 31, 2015 09:24 PM EST

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) Treated With Gene-Editing Technique

Now, scientists at the University of Texas Southwestern, Harvard University and Duke University are using gene editing to correct a mutation that results in the disorder. Researchers used the CRISPR/Cas9 method of gene editing to correct a mutation that causes the health issue.