The Scientist Names CRISPR in a Box™ Among the Top 10 Innovations for 2024 - ChristianaCare News

ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute’s CRISPR in a Box™ teaching toolkit has been named the #2 innovation on The Scientist’s Top 10 Innovations list for 2024. This cutting-edge toolkit has already empowered over 1,000 students this year, providing a hands-on experience with one of the most exciting technologies in modern science. “Being recognized by The Scientist […]

CRISPR News: CRISPR - A Discovery Timeline

This timeline details the key discoveries leading to the development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing. It highlights the contributions of numerous scientists, from the initial observation of CRISPR seq...

Canada Approves Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics’ Gene Therapy Casgevy for Sickle Cell Disease and TDT

The approvals are indicated for patients 12 years and older.

Eliminating the HIV virus from infected cells with CRISPR-Cas

The proof-of-concept study could lead to a cure for HIV that inactivates diverse strains across multiple cellular contexts.

In a first, doctors at Mass General transplanted a pig kidney into a living patient | WBUR News

Doctors say the patient, a 62-year-old-man is recovering well from the surgery. It is seen as a milestone and a potential solution to the worldwide shortage of human organs for patients who need transplants.

Doudna institute hatches plan to ‘cure hundreds of diseases’ left behind by CRISPR revolution

The economics of CRISPR don't currently work for very rare diseases. The Doudna institute is teaming up with a medical conglomerate to try to change that.

FDA expands use of newly approved CRISPR therapy

A therapy based on CRISPR gene-editing technology that the FDA approved for sickle cell disease can be used for a second inherited blood disorder.

The Argentinian INTA is Close to Releasing the First Latin American Genetically Edited Potato