New techniques give blood biopsies greater promise
Improved methods validate the use of blood samples for studying patients’ cancer genomes.
Improved methods validate the use of blood samples for studying patients’ cancer genomes.
Studies in mice show improved social interaction and cognition from a potential therapeutic for a syndrome that often results in autism.
“REPAIR” system edits RNA, rather than DNA; has potential to treat diseases without permanently affecting the genome.
Biological engineers identify genes that protect against protein linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Experiments confirm hypothesis about how the genome becomes organized into “neighborhoods.”
MIT associate professor and member of the Broad Institute and McGovern Institute recognized for commitment to invention, collaboration, and mentorship.
Five recipients honored for their fundamental and complementary accomplishments related to CRISPR-Cas9.
Biophysicist Ibrahim Cissé and cell biologist Gene-Wei Li honored as Pew Scholars; postdocs Ana Fiszbein and María Inda are named Pew Latin American Fellows.
Biologists discover the immune system can eliminate cells with too many or too few chromosomes.
Researchers in Greg Fournier’s geobiology lab are seeking to calibrate the ancient history of life on Earth using genomic analysis.
Red, green, and blue light can be used to control gene expression in engineered E. coli.
SDSCon 2017 gathers community and showcases research projects that apply data science to major systems and issues.
Introducing genetic mutations with CRISPR offers a fast and accurate way to simulate the disease.
New system adapts tool known for gene editing; to be used in rapid, inexpensive disease diagnosis.
Differences in chromosome number may underlie variation among genetically identical individuals.