CRISPR Sheds Light on Rare Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure SyndromeLab Manager MagazineCRISPR sheds light on rare pediatric bone marrow failure syndrome Chromosomes (blue) have protective end caps called telomeres that help them maintain stability. In th… Continue reading
Endpoints NewsKite shoots for first CAR-T OK in Europe, staying one step behind Novartis in US raceEndpoints NewsThe two CAR-Ts have been under intense scrutiny for the past two years as Novartis and the much smaller Kite hustled along personalized cel… Continue reading
BRIEF-Uniqure reacquires development and commercialization rights for gene therapy candidate in Hemophilia BReuters… * Uniqure NV – expects to recognize in Q3 of 2017 remaining deferred revenue of about $14 million from non-refundable payments receiv… Continue reading
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Kite Files the Industry’s First CAR–T Marketing Authorization Application in Europe for Axicabtagene Ciloleucel
Business Wire (press release) This application represents the first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy submitted to the EMA. Axicabtagene ciloleucel is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the FDA has set a Prescription Drug User … |
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What is CRISPR-Cas9?
Alphr CRISPR-Cas9 is a genome editing tool that’s able to “cut” DNA in a targeted fashion, allowing scientists to accurately edit the building blocks of life. You’ll likely see it mentioned alongside the slightly-less-famous duo of CRISPR-Cas1 and CRISPR … Explainer: How CRISPR worksScience News for Students SickKids scientists restore muscle function of miceVarsity |
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Editing human embryos with CRISPR is moving ahead – now’s the time to work out the ethics
Phys.Org In the last decade, CRISPR has been the primary tool for those seeking to modify genes – human and otherwise. Among other things, it has been used in experiments to make mosquitoes resistant to malaria, genetically modify plants to be resistant to … Scientists Use CRISPR to Edit Human EmbryosLive Science CRISPR‘d human embryos doesn’t mean designer babies are around the cornerTechCrunch Yes, US Scientists Edited an Embryo’s Genes, but Super-Babies Are a Ways AwaySlate Magazine (blog) CNN –MIT Technology Review all 78 news articles » |
Science News for Students |
Explainer: How CRISPR works
Science News for Students Scientists usually shy away from using the word miracle. Unless they’re talking about the gene-editing tool called CRISPR, that is. “You can do anything with CRISPR,” some say. Others just call it amazing. CRISPR stands for “clustered regularly … SickKids scientists restore muscle function of miceVarsity |