Researchers identify genome-modifying enzyme linked to Rett Syndrome
Deletion of the HDAC3 gene in the brains of mice causes cognitive and social impairments consistent with Rett Syndrome.
Feng Zhang named 2016 Tang Prize laureate
Broad Institute/MIT scientist among three honored for CRISPR contributions.
Study: Molecular motors shape chromosome structure
By organizing chromosomes into many tiny loops, molecular motors play key role cell division.
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA
Scientists program C2c2, discovered in bacteria as a viral defense mechanism, to manipulate cellular RNA.
Automating DNA origami opens door to many new uses
Like 3-D printing did for larger objects, method makes it easy to build nanoparticles out of DNA.
Scientists illuminate a hidden regulator in gene transcription
New super-resolution technique visualizes important role of short-lived enzyme clusters.
A programming language for living cells
New language lets researchers design novel biological circuits.
Feng Zhang receives 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award
Broad/MIT scientist among five honored as pioneers of CRISPR-Cas9 system.
Toward a better understanding of the brain
Genome-editing pioneer Feng Zhang hopes his work will shed light on neurological disorders.
DNA markers tell the story of deep sea adaptation
Santiago Herrera studies the genome to establish new connections between species living in the deep sea.
Faster drug discovery?
Startup develops more cost-effective test for assessing how cells respond to chemicals.
Mapping regulatory elements
Systematically searching DNA for regulatory elements indicates limits of previous thinking.
MIT, Broad scientists overcome key CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing hurdle
Team re-engineers system to dramatically cut down on editing errors; improvements advance future human applications.