Scientists have found conclusive evidence that Cas9, the most popular enzyme currently used in CRISPR gene editing, is less effective and precise than one of the lesser-used CRISPR proteins, Cas12a. …read more Source:: Science
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Disease-resistant pigs latest win for gene editing technology
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•LONDON (Reuters) – A British animal genetics firm, working with U.S. scientists, has bred the world’s first pigs resistant to a common viral disease, using the hot new technology of …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Gene summit organizers urge caution on human gene editing
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists and ethicists gathered at an international summit in Washington said it would be “irresponsible” to use gene editing technology in human embryos for therapeutic purposes, such …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Too early to use gene editing in embryos: scientist
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – One of the scientists who discovered powerful tools for altering genes is not convinced the case has been made for using the technology on human sperm, eggs …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Ethicists square off over editing genes in human embryos
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•WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Debate over the use of powerful new gene editing tools in human eggs, sperm and embryos grew heated on Tuesday as scientists and ethicists gathered at an …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Gene editing could pave way for pig organ transplants: U.S. study
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•CHICAGO (Reuters) – U.S. researchers have used a new gene editing technique to trim away potentially harmful virus genes that have impeded the use of pig organs for transplants in …read more Source:: UKScienceNews
Medical specialists urge more debate on gene-editing technology
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•LONDON (Reuters) – Medical researchers called on Wednesday for detailed, thoughtful debate on future use of new genetic technology that has the potential to create “designer babies”. …read more Source:: UKScienceNews