Researchers have developed a method to genetically reprogram cells to build artificial structures
Scientists program cells to carry out gene-guided construction projects
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Gene Therapy
A step toward a better way to make gene therapies
New method for delivering DNA into stem cells and immune cells safely, rapidly and economically
A novel method to precisely deliver therapeutics inside the body
Researchers are interfacing chemical biology and nanotechnology to develop ultrasound-controlled nanomaterials that can provide on-demand, high precision delivery of proteins into human cells
Targeting multiple brain cell types through engineered viral capsids
Researchers have now developed a method to rapidly and efficiently identify designer adeno-associated virus (AAV) variants that can deliver to or “transduce” specific types of cells in mice, enabling scientists to choose a virus based on research or clinical needs
Beta cells from stem cells: Potential for cell replacement therapy
Researchers developed an improved pluripotent stem cell differentiation protocol to generate beta cells in vitro with superior glucose response and insulin secretion. This is a major step towards beta cell replacement therapy
Diabetes reversed in mice with genetically edited stem cells
CRISPR corrects genetic defect so cells can normalize blood sugar
Advances in production of retinal cells for treating blindness
Researchers discovered a way to refine the production of retinal cells from embryonic stem cells for treating blindness in the elderly. Using the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, they have also managed to modify the cells so that they can hide from the immune system to prevent rejection
Curing genetic disease in human stem cells
The aim is to repair the error in the DNA without cutting it. This theoretically makes it a safer form of genetic editing. Scientists have shown for the first time that this technique can effectively and safely repair the DNA of stem cells derived from cystic fibrosis patients in the lab
Tiny salamander’s huge genome may harbor the secrets of regeneration
If scientists can find the genetic basis for the axolotl’s ability to regenerate, they might be able to find ways to restore damaged tissue in humans. But they have been thwarted in the attempt by another peculiarity of the axolotl — it has the largest genome of any animal yet sequenced, 10 times larger than that of humans