Human Gene Editing/CRISPR – Genes and Science https://geneticliteracyproject.org Science Not Ideology Mon, 24 Aug 2020 17:05:31 -0400 en-US hourly 1 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/cropped-favicon-cropped-spectrum-initials-blue-box-borders-512x512-1-32x32.png Human Gene Editing/CRISPR – Genes and Science https://geneticliteracyproject.org 32 32 149325001 CRISPR gene drives could eliminate many vector-driven pests and diseases, but challenges remain https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/08/06/crispr-gene-drives-could-eliminate-many-vector-driven-pests-and-diseases-but-challenges-remain/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/08/06/crispr-gene-drives-could-eliminate-many-vector-driven-pests-and-diseases-but-challenges-remain/#disqus_thread Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:04:23 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2328472 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/08/06/crispr-gene-drives-could-eliminate-many-vector-driven-pests-and-diseases-but-challenges-remain/feed/ 0 2328472 Disability advocacy community both scared and excited about CRISPR gene editing https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/31/disability-advocacy-community-both-scared-and-excited-about-crispr-gene-editing/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/31/disability-advocacy-community-both-scared-and-excited-about-crispr-gene-editing/#disqus_thread Fri, 31 Jul 2020 11:04:35 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2327786 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/31/disability-advocacy-community-both-scared-and-excited-about-crispr-gene-editing/feed/ 0 2327786 4,000 US babies are born with mitochondrial diseases. That could be fixed by a new form of gene editing https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/4000-us-babies-are-born-with-mitochondrial-diseases-that-could-be-fixed-by-a-new-form-of-gene-editing/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/4000-us-babies-are-born-with-mitochondrial-diseases-that-could-be-fixed-by-a-new-form-of-gene-editing/#disqus_thread Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:07:43 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2301834 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/4000-us-babies-are-born-with-mitochondrial-diseases-that-could-be-fixed-by-a-new-form-of-gene-editing/feed/ 0 2301834 When CRISPR gene editing falls short: ‘Base editing’ might treat disorders on the maternal line in mitochondrial DNA https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/when-crispr-gene-editing-falls-short-base-editing-might-treat-disorders-on-the-maternal-line-in-mitochondrial-dna/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/when-crispr-gene-editing-falls-short-base-editing-might-treat-disorders-on-the-maternal-line-in-mitochondrial-dna/#disqus_thread Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:00:35 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2157223 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/23/when-crispr-gene-editing-falls-short-base-editing-might-treat-disorders-on-the-maternal-line-in-mitochondrial-dna/feed/ 0 2157223 Knocking out cholesterol genes could offer ‘one-and-done’ CRISPR cure for heart disease https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/09/knocking-out-cholesterol-genes-could-offer-one-and-done-crispr-cure-for-heart-disease/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/09/knocking-out-cholesterol-genes-could-offer-one-and-done-crispr-cure-for-heart-disease/#disqus_thread Thu, 09 Jul 2020 11:03:03 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2155607 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/09/knocking-out-cholesterol-genes-could-offer-one-and-done-crispr-cure-for-heart-disease/feed/ 0 2155607 1 year later, first gene edited sickle cell patient is functionally cured https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/08/1-year-later-first-gene-edited-sickle-cell-patient-is-functionally-cured/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/08/1-year-later-first-gene-edited-sickle-cell-patient-is-functionally-cured/#disqus_thread Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:04:30 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2155599 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/07/08/1-year-later-first-gene-edited-sickle-cell-patient-is-functionally-cured/feed/ 3 2155599 After CRISPR human embryo experiment goes awry, some call for gene editing restrictions https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/25/after-crispr-human-embryo-experiment-goes-awry-some-call-for-gene-editing-restrictions/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/25/after-crispr-human-embryo-experiment-goes-awry-some-call-for-gene-editing-restrictions/#disqus_thread Thu, 25 Jun 2020 11:08:41 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2154748 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/25/after-crispr-human-embryo-experiment-goes-awry-some-call-for-gene-editing-restrictions/feed/ 0 2154748 Gene editing cures hereditary deafness in mice. Are humans next? https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/23/gene-editing-cures-hereditary-deafness-in-mice-are-humans-next/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/23/gene-editing-cures-hereditary-deafness-in-mice-are-humans-next/#disqus_thread Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:07:51 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2154165 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/23/gene-editing-cures-hereditary-deafness-in-mice-are-humans-next/feed/ 0 2154165 CRISPR provides ‘functional cure’ for patients with beta thalassemia, sickle cell disease, preliminary study shows https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/crispr-provides-functional-cure-for-patients-with-beta-thalassemia-sickle-cell-disease-preliminary-study-shows/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/crispr-provides-functional-cure-for-patients-with-beta-thalassemia-sickle-cell-disease-preliminary-study-shows/#disqus_thread Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:08:40 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2153795 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/crispr-provides-functional-cure-for-patients-with-beta-thalassemia-sickle-cell-disease-preliminary-study-shows/feed/ 0 2153795 Engineering transparent human cells brings us one step closer to a true ‘Invisible Man’ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/engineering-transparent-human-cells-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-a-true-invisible-man/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/engineering-transparent-human-cells-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-a-true-invisible-man/#disqus_thread Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:04:53 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2153605 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/18/engineering-transparent-human-cells-brings-us-one-step-closer-to-a-true-invisible-man/feed/ 0 2153605 Infographic: What CRISPR is curing in 2020 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/12/infographic-what-crispr-is-curing-in-2020/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/12/infographic-what-crispr-is-curing-in-2020/#disqus_thread Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:07:48 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2152783 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/12/infographic-what-crispr-is-curing-in-2020/feed/ 0 2152783 First gene-edited CRISPR COVID-19 mouse created; Opens door to study infections and develop therapies https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/05/first-gene-edited-crispr-covid-19-mouse-created-opens-new-door-to-study-infections-and-develop-therapies/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/05/first-gene-edited-crispr-covid-19-mouse-created-opens-new-door-to-study-infections-and-develop-therapies/#disqus_thread Fri, 05 Jun 2020 11:04:22 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2151917 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/06/05/first-gene-edited-crispr-covid-19-mouse-created-opens-new-door-to-study-infections-and-develop-therapies/feed/ 0 2151917 Cheaper gene editing poised to change the world ‘and even extend human lifespans’ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/29/cheaper-gene-editing-poised-to-change-the-world-and-even-extend-human-lifespans/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/29/cheaper-gene-editing-poised-to-change-the-world-and-even-extend-human-lifespans/#disqus_thread Fri, 29 May 2020 11:06:47 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2151444 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/29/cheaper-gene-editing-poised-to-change-the-world-and-even-extend-human-lifespans/feed/ 0 2151444 A CRISPR fix for diabetes? Success using stem cells in mice offers promise for humans https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/19/a-crispr-fix-for-diabetes-success-using-stem-cells-in-mice-offers-promise-for-humans/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/19/a-crispr-fix-for-diabetes-success-using-stem-cells-in-mice-offers-promise-for-humans/#disqus_thread Tue, 19 May 2020 11:08:33 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2150319 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/19/a-crispr-fix-for-diabetes-success-using-stem-cells-in-mice-offers-promise-for-humans/feed/ 0 2150319 Combining acoustic waves and CRISPR to create gene therapies for cancer and genetic disorders https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/06/combining-acoustic-waves-and-crispr-to-create-gene-therapies-for-cancer-and-genetic-disorders/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/06/combining-acoustic-waves-and-crispr-to-create-gene-therapies-for-cancer-and-genetic-disorders/#disqus_thread Wed, 06 May 2020 11:07:25 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2148853 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/06/combining-acoustic-waves-and-crispr-to-create-gene-therapies-for-cancer-and-genetic-disorders/feed/ 0 2148853 11 things to know about genetic engineering, including how it’s helping us fight disease https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/04/11-things-to-know-about-genetic-engineering-including-how-its-helping-us-fight-disease/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/04/11-things-to-know-about-genetic-engineering-including-how-its-helping-us-fight-disease/#disqus_thread Mon, 04 May 2020 11:04:27 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2148551 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/05/04/11-things-to-know-about-genetic-engineering-including-how-its-helping-us-fight-disease/feed/ 0 2148551 Reversing diabetes in mice with CRISPR-edited stem cells https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/30/reversing-diabetes-in-mice-with-crispr-edited-stem-cells/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/30/reversing-diabetes-in-mice-with-crispr-edited-stem-cells/#disqus_thread Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:07:32 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2148206 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/30/reversing-diabetes-in-mice-with-crispr-edited-stem-cells/feed/ 0 2148206 ‘At home’ coronavirus test? How CRISPR could change the way we search for COVID-19 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/27/at-home-coronavirus-test-how-crispr-could-change-the-way-we-search-for-covid-19/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/27/at-home-coronavirus-test-how-crispr-could-change-the-way-we-search-for-covid-19/#disqus_thread Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:10:32 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2147156 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/27/at-home-coronavirus-test-how-crispr-could-change-the-way-we-search-for-covid-19/feed/ 0 2147156 Curing sickle-cell disease with a more accurate CRISPR technique? https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/21/curing-sickle-cell-disease-with-a-more-accurate-crispr-technique/ https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/21/curing-sickle-cell-disease-with-a-more-accurate-crispr-technique/#disqus_thread Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:04:41 +0000 https://geneticliteracyproject.org/?p=2147075 ]]> https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2020/04/21/curing-sickle-cell-disease-with-a-more-accurate-crispr-technique/feed/ 0 2147075