Scientists have used CRISPR to reverse a previously untreatable genetic disorder in a live patient — marking a major step forward in human gene therapy.
Scientists have used CRISPR to stimulate regeneration of heart cells in mice, offering hope for reversing damage from heart attacks.
Gene therapy targeting the OTOF gene restores hearing in mice born deaf—raising hopes for treating human genetic deafness.
Researchers have developed a synthetic human embryo model using stem cells — without sperm, eggs, or a womb — offering a powerful new window into early human development and ethics.
New research reveals that so-called “junk DNA” helps control gene expression, reshaping our understanding of the genome.
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