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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.
Minimalist CRISPR ‘Gene Scissors’ Make Way For Undruggable Targets
By using a smaller version of Cas9, researchers from South Korea have made it possible to edit genes in the eyes of live mice.
Gene Editing Soybeans For Healthier Oil
Using the Cpf1 variant of CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists in South Korea have successfully modified two genes in soybean plants.
Editing Away AMD With CRISPR
CRISPR-Cas9 can be delivered directly into the eyes of mice and treat age-related macular degeneration efficiently and safely.
Cas9 Makes Detecting Pathogens More Flexible
Scientists have developed a universal pathogen detection system that can be easily programmed by Cas9 guide RNAs.
Chinese Scientists To Carry Out First Human Gene Editing Trial For Lung Cancer
Researchers in China will be testing the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technique in a lung cancer trial.
The Un-Silencing Of The Genes
Researchers have developed a technique that turns back on silenced, or switched-off, genes without causing unwanted mutations.
