Scientists Identify Gene Behind Limb Regeneration, Moving Closer to Human Application
Scientists identified SP8, a key gene behind limb regeneration, moving research closer to human application. An axolotl, the…
SP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb Regeneration
Summary: In a monumental cross-species collaboration, scientists have identified a “universal genetic program” that drives limb regeneration. By…
NIH-funded breakthrough shrinks CRISPR for precision delivery in the body
Monday, April 13, 2026 Smaller gene-editing system could expand treatment options for cancer, ALS and other diseases. A National…
New polygenic risk scores improve prediction of metabolic disease outcomes
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity are metabolic conditions with many causes, including overlapping and distinct genetic features.…
New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Souped-Up CRISPR Gene Editor Replicates and Spreads Like a Virus
Gene editing is a numbers game. For any genetic tweaks to have notable impact, a sufficient number of…
Light-based sensor can detect low concentrations of cancer biomarkers in the blood
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive light-based sensor that can detect extremely low concentrations of cancer biomarkers in…
Engineered wax moths offer ethical alternative to rodents used in research
A scientific breakthrough not only promises faster testing for antimicrobial resistance, but also an ethical solution to the…
New diagnostic framework addresses challenges of rapidly-mutating RNA viruses
The rapid evolutionary dynamics of RNA viruses, driven by high mutation rates and the consequent formation of complex…
ERC Proof of Concept grant supports promising CRISPR-based cancer treatment research
Microbiologist John van der Oost of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has received an ERC Proof of Concept…
AI‑Designed Anti‑CRISPRs Enable Rapid Cas13 Inhibition
Credit: Meletios Verras/Getty Images Last year’s landmark case of “Baby KJ”—the first patient to receive a personalized CRISPR‑based…