Manipulating Gene Expression in Neurons with CRISPR
By optimizing neurons with CRISPR gene editing technology, researchers will have new ways to study genetic influences on brain health and disease, a new study reports. ... Read More...
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Genetic Mechanism Involved in How Females Inherit Traits Identified
Researchers have identified a specific mechanism involved in how females inherit traits. The findings could help reduce susceptibility to Fragile X and Rett syndrome, the researchers report.... Read More...
CRISPR Gene Editing Makes Stem Cells ‘Invisible’ to Immune System
Researchers say the new technique can help prevent transplant rejection.... Read More...
New Insight into Genetic Mutations Associated with Autism
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...
New Immune System Regulators Revealed
Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.... Read More...
New Genetic Clues to Frontotemporal Dementia
Study reports a mutation in a single gene that causes hereditary frontotemporal dementia makes it harder for neurons to communicate, leading to neurodegeneration.... Read More...
Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism
Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.... Read More...
Gene Therapy Via Skin Protects Mice From Lethal Cocaine Doses
Using CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers create modified skin grafts that rapidly degrade cocaine and reduce drug seeking behaviors in mouse models of addiction.... Read More...
CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism
Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.... Read More...
Organoids Reveal how Deadly Brain Cancers Grow
Researchers use gene editing to generate aggressive glioblastoma multiforme brain tumors in the lab. The model, researchers say, could be used to track the progression of tumors and develop personalized therapies for patients.... Read More...
Leptin’s Neural Circuit Identified
A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.... Read More...