AutismFeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 25, 2018·7 min readCRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of AutismResearchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 18, 2018·6 min readLeptin’s Neural Circuit IdentifiedA new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 12, 2018·3 min readCRISPR Helps Find New Genetic Suspects Behind ALS and FTDUsing CRISPR, researchers have identified a new set of genes that may be implicated in both ALS and frontotemporal dementia.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·February 16, 2018·5 min readLab Grown Human Cerebellar Cells Yield Clues to AutismResearchers have derived purkinje cells from patients with TSC, a genetic syndrome that includes some ASD-like symptoms. The cells, researchers say, have several characteristics that could help explain how ASD develops at the molecular level.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·6 min readFirst Step Toward CRISPR Cure For ALSUC Berkeley researchers report they have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delay symptoms and extend lifespan in mouse models of ALS.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·October 19, 2017·4 min readGene Editing in the Brain Gets A Major UpgradeMax Planck researchers announce they have developed a new tool that can assist with precise genome editing in neurons.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 25, 2017·6 min readScientists Create First Stable Semisynthetic OrganismResearchers report they have developed the first stable synthetic organism that holds a pair of synthetic bases in its genetic code.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 14, 2016·4 min readEating Disorder Gene Alters Feeding and Behavior in Female MiceA new study has identified a biological pathway associated with the risk for developing an eating disorder.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 21, 2016·5 min readRecording Analog Memories in Human CellsResearchers have developed a new method to record 'analog memories' in human cells, allowing them to retrieve information of past events, such as inflammation, via DNA sequencing.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 27, 2016·7 min readFaster and More Effective CRISPR Editing in MiceA new study reports researchers have developed a quicker and more efficient method to alter mice genes with CRISPR-Cas9.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·May 12, 2016·4 min readThe New SLENDR Technique: Protein Labeling in the Developing Brain by Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new method to accurately and rapidly locate proteins within brain cells.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·March 19, 2016·4 min readCRISPR Used to Target RNA in Live CellsNew application of DNA editing technique, CRISPR-Cas9, may open the door the new treatments for cancer and autism.Read More