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AdvertisementHigher Mortality Risk in CRISPR-Edited Babies
The birth of genetically modified twins in China last year using CRISPR gene editing technology has caused a stir in the scientific community. While the
Crispr Cures HIV-Infected Mice
A new treatment method combining antiviral drugs and the gene-editing tool Crispr may soon offer hope for a cure for HIV-infected individuals. Researchers at the
Genetically Modified Babies Born in China
In a groundbreaking development, Chinese doctors have announced the birth of twin girls whose genes were manipulated using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing tool. While the genetic
Creating Artificial Life: Biologists’ Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking experiment, biologists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have successfully created artificial chromosomes in the lab. This is a significant step towards