One Step Closer to Treatment for Huntington’s
A new study reports researchers have developed a new gene editing approach that may provide a new treatment avenue for Huntington's disease.... Read More...
CRISPR/Cas9
If You Swat Mosquitoes, They May Learn to Avoid Your Scent
A new study reveals mosquitoes can learn to associate a particular odor to an unpleasant shock, much like being swatted. Researchers report the insects tend to avoid the scent following the experience.... Read More...
Resolving Traffic Jams in Human ALS Motor Neurons
Researchers have generated motor neurons from people with familial ALS who carry FUS mutations.... Read More...
Folding of the Cerebral Cortex: Identification of Important Neurons
A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of gyrus formation.... Read More...
CRISPR Advances Autism Research
Using CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers target the Shank3 gene in monkey embryos. Research backs previous findings of the importance of the Shank3 gene for brain development and its role in autism.... Read More...
Circular RNA Linked to Brain Function
A new study reveals the role circular RNA plays in brain function, including synaptic transmission and sensorimotor gating.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
CRISPR Leads to New Screening Tool for Parkinson’s
CRISPR technology allows researchers to illuminate and monitor alpha synuclein in the brain.... Read More...
Brain Cancer Discovery Reveals Clues in Quest For New Therapies
Researchers discover a mechanism that may underpin the progression of glioblastoma brain cancer development.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
First US Nonhuman Primate Gene Editing Study Successful
Researchers show CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology can be effectively used in rhesus monkey embryos.... Read More...
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.... Read More...