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For a few years now, scientists at Washington University have been working on techniques to turn stem cells into pancreatic beta cells as a way of addressing insulin shortages in diabetics. After some promising recent strides, the team is now reporting… Continue reading CRISPR combines with stem cell therapy to reverse diabetes in mice
The CRISPR gene-editing tool has been used inside the human body for the first time. In a new clinical trial, scientists at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) are testing the technique as a treatment for a genetic mutation that causes blin… Continue reading First in-body CRISPR human trial targets hereditary blindness
Hackaday editors Mike Szczys and Elliot Williams discuss the many great hacks of the past week. Just in case you missed the fact that we’re living in the cyberpunk future, you can now pop off your prosthetic hand and jack directly into a synthesizer. The robot headed for Mars has …read more
We’ve seen a number of recent improvements to the CRISPR gene editing method, from enhanced precision to novel techniques to block the process. But despite all these innovations, the technique is generally only able to modify one single gene … Continue reading CRISPR breakthrough allows scientists to edit multiple genes simultaneously
Though advances in medicine have greatly improved the lives of HIV sufferers and made the virus much more manageable, a permanent cure has remained elusive. Scientists have now made a significant breakthrough in this area, using the CRISPR-Ca… Continue reading Scientists combine CRISPR and drug therapy to cure HIV infection in mice for the first time
The CRISPR gene-editing system is a powerful tool that looks set to revolutionize the way we treat diseases, as well as basically anything else that can benefit from precisely manipulating DNA. The problem is that sometimes cutting and pastin… Continue reading New CRISPR-based system inserts new DNA without cutting and pasting
Last year, Chinese scientist He Jiankui shocked the world with the revelation the first ever CRISPR gene-edited babies had been born. It was revealed at least two babies had been born with explicit modifications to a gene called CCR5. A massi… Continue reading Chinese CRISPR gene-edited babies at risk of early death
A report by Chinese authorities on Monday alleged that He Jiankui violated ethics and research integrity in editing the DNA of human babies. Continue reading Scientist Who Gene-Edited Babies ‘Will Be Dealt With Seriously,’ Chinese Investigators Say
Welcome to the bright side of Motherboard’s two-part poll about the future. Continue reading We Asked 105 Experts What Gives Them Hope About the Future
Local Chinese media says the controversial scientist has been placed under “house arrest” by a Shenzhen university which has since denied the claim. Continue reading Chinese CRISPR Scientist Who Allegedly Edited Infants’ Genes Is Reportedly Missing