The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the development of CRISPR/Cas9, a method also known as "gene scissors," ...

Researchers engineered a CRISPR base editor to correct the ACTA2 mutation causing multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction ...

A study, published in the journal Frontiers in Genome Editing, outlines a method for editing single plant cells from sterile ...

The firm acquired intellectual property from Mammoth Biosciences that will reduce the speed and cost of its in-development point-of-care solution.

Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is a rare condition associated with stroke, aortic dissection (tearing) and death in childhood. Currently, there is no effective treatment or ...

The results, published in the European Heart Journal and presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, opens the way to new therapies for patients with genetic heart diseases ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have developed wheat plants that stimulate production of its own fertilizer, which could bring environmental and cost-reduction benefits. A study was ...

A CRISPR system detects rare cancer mutations in blood with single-nucleotide precision, outperforming ddPCR through engineered RNA guides and isothermal amplification. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Hidden ...

Meditation is a simple way to promote a mind-body connection. With a little practice, you can learn to ease the effects of stress and gain peace of mind. It's an easy, no-cost way to enhance your ...

Brassica species, which include economically important Brassica crops grown around the globe, are important as popular vegetables, forage, and oilseed crops, supplying food for humans and animals.