Gene Editing
Will the public embrace CRISPR to ‘edit out’ birth defects as it has other reproductive technologies?
As CRISPR becomes more widespread, will the public accept gene-edited alterations in the same way we embraced in vitro fertilization? ...
It’s time to talk about the ethics of CRISPR-edited human embryos
With groundbreaking human gene editing research moving forward, and human enhancement becoming a reality, decisions need to be made about ...
Designer babies? US scientists swap DNA in embryos, replacing mutation that causes heart problems
The breakthrough procedure might better be called 'gene correction' rather than gene editing. It could revolutionize genetic disease treatments, but ...
Pigs as human organ incubators? Pork producers gear up for potential demand
The pork industry is watching the potentially lucrative market that could be driven by a surge in demand for pigs ...
Words matter: Goodbye ‘GMO’?
The popular terms 'GMO' and 'genetically modified' contribute to the public's negative perceptions of genetically engineered foods? How can we ...
CRISPR study reporting ‘off-target mutations’ draws skepticism from other researchers
A new study found an alarming number of “off-target mutations” in mice that had their genes edited with CRISPR. But ...
Behold the octopus: Problem solver, tool user and now, gene editor
The more we learn about octopuses and squids, the more mysterious they become. The ability to edit their own RNA ...
2 young leukemia patients cured with T-cell immunotherapy using genetically engineered donor cells
Gene-edited immune cells cure two British babies with childhood leukemia. But instead of patient-specific cells, doctors used cheaper universal cells ...
Gene therapy 2.0: Will CRISPR make expensive treatment accessible to all?
Gene therapy, at a million dollars a treatment, will run up a patient's medical bill quickly. Can CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing ...
Heard of CRISPR gene editing? It can save your life
Science is in the midst of a CRISPR craze as the technology is poised to improve treatment and prevention of ...
Making monkeys just to suffer: Is new autism model ethical?
Genetic engineers created monkeys that model autism. But some question the ethics of creating such a model when our own ...
Why some animals live for centuries and don’t get cancer
There are an increasing number of genetic clues from animals that could provide hints to treating aging and age related ...
With global gene editing slow down, what’s the future of ‘designer babies?’
The prospect of designer babies--the stuff of futuristic movies--is now upon us with the advent of gene editing, stirring confusion ...
Could gene editing, Prozac or choline treat Down Syndrome?
Scientists may be closing in on an effective treatment for Down Syndrome. But questions abound as to the ethics of ...
What next for Editas? First gene-editing company to go public
Is the Cambridge-based company Editas truly ready for the big time or is it trying to capitalize on technological hype? ...
Could we functionally cure HIV through gene editing?
Charlie Sheen’s HIV announcement put AIDs back in the headlines. Gene editing may provide the chance to eliminate the disease ...
