Gene editing technology

Breakthrough gene editing technology may prevent hearing loss in humans

The findings showed that a single treatment involving injection of the gene tool CRISPR-Cas9 cocktail prevented progressive hearing loss in young animals that would have otherwise gone deaf.
 

Dec 21, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

Chinese scientists successfully develop TB-resistant cows!

For the study, the team of researchers from Northwest A&F University in China, used CRISPR to insert the new gene in 11 calves.

Feb 01, 2017, 23:13 PM IST

Researchers identify new culprit type 2 diabetes gene!

Using the gene editing technology called CRISPR and other sophisticated scientific tools, the researchers identified this gene, ACSL5.

Sep 01, 2016, 16:08 PM IST