New chemical probe for visualizing brain immune cells
The chemical probe CDr20 can label microglia in living cells, researchers report.... Read More...
gene editing
Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment
Using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, researchers identified actionable pathways responsible for the growth of glioblastoma stem cells. By reverse engineering brain cancer cells, multiple potential new targets for cancer treatments have been uncovered.... Read More...
Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China
Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes. ... Read More...
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...
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...