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Featured Genetics Neurology

·August 2, 2017·6 min read

CRISPR Repairs Genes in Human Embryos to Prevent Inherited Disease

A groundbreaking Nature study reports researchers have used CRISPR gene editing technology to correct a mutation that causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in embryos. The technique also prevents the mutation from passing to future generations.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 26, 2017·4 min read

Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 Prevents Angiogenesis of the Retina

CRISPR gene editing has allowed researchers to prevent angiogenesis of the retina occurring in mice. Researchers say the new technology could help prevent vision loss in those with retinal diseases.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 5, 2017·4 min read

CRISPR Leads to New Screening Tool for Parkinson’s

CRISPR technology allows researchers to illuminate and monitor alpha synuclein in the brain.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·May 30, 2017·5 min read

Phagocytes in the Brain: Good or Bad?

Stimulating microglial cells could delay the onset of some neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.

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Featured Genetics

·May 1, 2017·4 min read

Gene Editing Just Eliminated HIV-1 Infection: Live Animal Study

Researchers report they have successfully been able to shut down and eliminate the HIV-a virus from infected cells in mice, thanks to the help of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology.

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Featured Genetics

·May 1, 2017·5 min read

First US Nonhuman Primate Gene Editing Study Successful

Researchers show CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology can be effectively used in rhesus monkey embryos.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Visual Neuroscience

·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Using CRISPR to Reverse Retinitis Pigmentosa and Restore Visual Function

Researchers use gene editing to reverse cell degeneration and restore vision in mouse models of retinitis pigmentosa.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 13, 2017·4 min read

CRISPR Corrects Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells.

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Featured Genetics Neurology

·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Pain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck Pain

Researchers use CRISPR to modulate genes in order to reduce tissue damage and inflammation for people with neck and back pain.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos Visual Neuroscience

·November 16, 2016·6 min read

New Gene-Editing Technology Partially Restores Vision in Blind Animals

Researchers use gene editing technology to help partially restore vision to blind rodents.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 14, 2016·4 min read

Eating Disorder Gene Alters Feeding and Behavior in Female Mice

A new study has identified a biological pathway associated with the risk for developing an eating disorder.

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Featured Genetics

·September 13, 2016·5 min read

DNA Altering Technology Could Help Tackle Diseases

Researchers have developed a new protein that can alter DNA in living cells with much higher precision than current methods.

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