Sci-Tech TodayBroad Institute Wins CRISPR Patent DecisionSci-Tech TodayHumans must become cyborgs if they are to stay relevant in a future dominated by artificial intelligence. That was the warning from Tesla founder Elon Musk, speaking at an event in … Continue reading
Science RecorderCRISPR editing allowed with proper supervision, study advisesScience RecorderNew gene-editing methods like CRISPR/Cas9 have given scientists new ways to edit human DNA and experiment with gene-edited livestock. Not only is the process r… Continue reading
MetroNews Canada |
Gene therapy used to treat Fabry disease — a world first
EurekAlert (press release) A team of Canadian physicians and researchers is believed to be the first in the world to have used gene therapy to treat a patient with Fabry disease, a rare inherited enzyme deficiency that can damage major organs and shorten lifespan. People with … Calgary man first in the world to receive experimental gene therapyMetroNews Canada Calgary patient with rare condition ‘first in the world’ to receive experimental gene therapyCJOB |
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Libya still in the mire as another anniversary passes
The Manila Times “Whether or not this state of suspended animation marks the beginning of Libya as a ‘failed state’ depends primarily on its economic standing,” she said. “The risk of a further deterioration of the country’s economy is real despite the uptick in oil … |
Scientific American |
6 Takeaways from the CRISPR Patent Decision
Scientific American Berkeley biochemist Jennifer Doudna, whose pioneering CRISPR discoveries UC has been trying to patent, pronounced herself “delighted.” Alivisatos dodged a question about why, if UC found the decision so great, it had issued a statement saying it was … UC Berkeley suffers big loss in CRISPR patent fight: What’s next for the powerful gene-editing technology?Los Angeles Times Stop Freaking Out About CRISPR! (Except For One Thing)Forbes Broad Institute Wins Big Battle Over CRISPR Gene-Editing PatentNPR WIRED –Science Magazine –Gizmodo –UC Berkeley News – University of California, Berkeley all 78 news articles » |
Genetic Literacy Project |
More nutritious and tastier vegetables? CRISPR gene editing could dramatically boost consumption
Genetic Literacy Project Besides being good for you, these four vegetables are just a few that could benefit — and benefit humans in turn — from gene editing. “This goes beyond just dealing with disease and pathogens, enhancing nutrition in vegetables is a very exciting … |
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Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy announces 2 new cancer grant recipients for 2017
EurekAlert (press release) Throughout the past 15 years, Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy (ACGT), the nation’s only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to cell and gene therapies for cancer, has been an initial funder for early cancer cell, gene and immunotherapy research in North … |