Sentences with phrase «new gene editing technique»

Using new gene editing techniques like CRISPR / Cas9 to treat genetic diseases is fine under certain conditions, but it should not be used to enhance people, a panel of experts says.

With the advent of new gene editing techniques, some less common animal models such as octopuses may find their way into scientists» toolkits.

«New gene editing technique turns human pluripotent stem cells into a model system for polycystic kidney disease.»

You've probably heard of CRISPR, the magic new gene editing technique that will either ruin the world or save it, depending on what you read and whom you talk to?

We have touched on CRISPR technology in previous posts; it was Jennifer Doudna's research that led to the development of this radical new gene editing technique that has sparked off the biotechnology revolution.

A new gene editing technique called CRISPR is revolutionising medicine, and our relationship with our genes.

The research was done in brewer's yeast, but it can potentially be applied in insects, aquatic organisms and plants using a new gene editing technique known as CRISPR - Cas9.

«On the one hand, it says that we should regulate by the product, and not the process, but then goes on to admit that the newer GE techniques, such as gene editing and synthetic biology, will produce more diverse and complex traits in more crops that could raise new safety concerns, noting that even the newer gene editing techniques have off - target effects,» he said.

While the study did not go so far as to demonstrate that these organs would be safe for humans, it showcased a new gene editing technique that removes some of the potential hurdles to such a transplant.