Phys.OrgNew technique enables safer gene-editing therapy using CRISPRPhys.OrgA CRISPR protein targets specific sections of DNA and cuts them. Scientists have turned this natural defense mechanism in bacteria into a tool for gene editing. Credit: Jenna … Continue reading
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New study reveals key steps in CRISPR-Cas3 function at near-atomic resolution
Phys.Org Cryo-electron microscope image of CRISPR in a full ‘R-loop’ conformation. DNA (orange and red) is unwound and compared to CRISPR RNA (blue), to determine if the target DNA should be cut by the Cas3 enzyme. Credit: Liao lab/Harvard Medical School. New gene-editing tool could cure disease. Or customize kids. Or aid bioterrorism.Washington Post |
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First-Line Immunotherapy Beneficial in Specific Patient Subset with Advanced Lung Cancer
Specialty Pharmacy Times “This study is an important step toward understanding the impact of tumor mutation burden and PD-L1 in immunotherapy response,” said lead investigator David Carbon, MD, PhD. “This data shows we should evaluate these 2 factors independently to most … |
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Siberian scientists say stem cells can treat varicose veins
Russia Beyond the Headlines “Quite a lot of pathologies regarding veins still remain unstudied,” said Igor Mayborodin, a doctor of medical sciences at the stem cell laboratory at ICBFM. “We’ve looked into blood flow restoration in situations when there are blood clots. Now we’re … |