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CRISPR Editing Alters Flower Color
The ability to change the color of the Japanese morning glory demonstrates the specificity of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system.
7 Must-Read Stories In August 2017
A bird flu outbreak in the Philippines and how flu viruses develop an eggshell-like layer in birds are among the most popular stories in August 2017.
Understanding Autism Through A Monkey’s Brain
A monkey model of autism could help researchers better understand the disease in humans.
CRISPR Used To Edit Genes In Human Embryos
CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing cut the diseased gene in all embryos tested and did not cause genetic mosaicism, researchers report.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Nethia Mohana Kumaran
Dr. Nethia Mohana Kumaran dreams of a future where cancer is treated according to its mutations, using targeted therapy rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy.
Personalized Stem Cells Shed Light On Hirschsprung Disease
In stem cells derived from patients with two different forms of Hirschpsrung disease, researchers have corrected the causal genetic mutations with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.
Gene Editing Researcher Receives ASAN Award In Basic Medicine
IBS Center for Genome Engineering Director Kim Jin-Soo was recognized for his work on making CRISPR-Cas9 technology more precise and stable.
7 Must-Read Stories In March 2017
Science in Asia is on the move, from gene editing to particle physics and even robotic turtles.
Precise Gene Editing One SNP At A Time
Researchers in South Korea have produced the first transgenic mice using a base editor protein fused to CRISPR-Cas9.
