FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 29, 2017·6 min readCRISPR Used to Edit Stem Cells in Fight Against ArthritisResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to rewire stem cells in order to fight inflammation caused by arthritis.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·March 13, 2017·5 min readPain in the Neck: Using CRISPR to Prevent Tissue Damage and Neck PainResearchers use CRISPR to modulate genes in order to reduce tissue damage and inflammation for people with neck and back pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosVisual Neuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readNew Gene-Editing Technology Partially Restores Vision in Blind AnimalsResearchers use gene editing technology to help partially restore vision to blind rodents.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
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 12, 2016·4 min readDysfunction in Neuronal Transport Mechanism Linked to Alzheimer’sA new study confirms a mutation caused dysfunction associated with Alzheimer's and proposes a new therapeutic target.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2016·4 min readGenetic Switch Identified as Potential Target For Alzheimer’sA 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
FeaturedGenetics·September 13, 2016·5 min readDNA Altering Technology Could Help Tackle DiseasesResearchers have developed a new protein that can alter DNA in living cells with much higher precision than current methods.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 26, 2016·5 min readUsing Light to Control Genome EditingResearchers have developed a new technique that offers precise manipulation of where and when genes are targeted.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
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