aptamers

Aptamers To Help Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects

Researchers in Hong Kong have combined aptamers with anticancer drugs to specifically target ovarian cancer cells.

Targeted Delivery Of CRISPR Into Bone Tumors

Scientists in Hong Kong have developed a method to carry the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system into bone tumors, thus enabling therapeutic gene editing.

Two Letters Added To The Genetic Alphabet

Scientists have determined the structures of two artificial DNA bases, Ds and Px, which have expanded the genetic code.

Making DNA Detection Cheaper & More Flexible

Aptamer-based DNA detection could make it easier and cheaper to diagnose disease, scientists say.