Scientists sought to work out genetic errors by creating their own artificial genome, which replaced E. coli’s original ...

How rapidly gene expression in a single cell changes over time can provide insight into how cells might become more ...

Essentially all cells in an organism's body have the same genetic blueprint, or genome, but the set of genes that are ...

Researchers have unveiled a new type of nanostructure that dramatically improves CRISPR delivery. Called lipid nanoparticle ...

Launched in 2020, initiative seeks to build vast 'digital bank of life' to protect biodiversity amid accelerating species ...

The team studied Rhodotorula toruloides, a red yeast used to produce substances called oleochemicals. Scientists use a ...

Chromosomes are structures made of protein and DNA code, and would unravel and lose proper function without the telomeres ...

Cancer is a genetic disease caused by inherited or acquired DNA mutationsPersonalised medicine tailors treatment based on ...

Northwestern scientists have developed a new nanostructure that supercharges CRISPR’s ability to safely and efficiently enter cells, potentially unlocking its full power to treat genetic diseases. By ...

The new system developed by Professor Chad Mirkin delivers CRISPR machinery more safely and effectively into cells.