The ability to select specific traits, such as height or IQ, brought about by multiple genes is more complicated than most people realize. Read More
A new study confirms a mutation caused dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's and proposes a new therapeutic target. Read More
A new study reports researchers have discovered an important mechanism that helps switch on a gene known to help protect against Alzheimer's disease. Read More
A new study has identified a biological pathway associated with the risk for developing an eating disorder. Read More
Researchers have developed a new protein that can alter DNA in living cells with much higher precision than current methods. Read More
Researchers discover a mechanism that may underpin the progression of glioblastoma brain cancer development. Read More
Researchers have developed a new technique that offers precise manipulation of where and when genes are targeted. Read More
Researchers successfully use CRISPR-Cpf1 to correct Duchenne muscular dystrophy in both animal and human cells. Read More
Researchers 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
Researchers use gene editing technology to help partially restore vision to blind rodents. Read More
Researchers have developed a new method for monitoring sleep cycles in mice. With help of the new method, researchers have identified a new short sleeper gene. Read More
Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers discover increased activity in neurons deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 genes may cause ASD related characteristics in humans. Read More