Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
Scientists have genetically modified isolated microbes for decades. Now, using CRISPR, they intend to target entire microbiomes.
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Infographic: Engineering Microbiomes with CRISPR
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Mar 15, 2024 | 2 min read
Researchers are using CRISPR for precise genetic manipulation of human-associated microbes as a promising avenue for improving human health.
Scientists Clone SARS-CoV-2 Genome with Quick Yeast-Based Method
Ruth Williams | May 6, 2020 | 4 min read
The use of yeast artificial chromosomes has enabled the rapid genetic reconstruction of the novel coronavirus.
C. elegans Healthier Without Longevity Gene
Chia-Yi Hou | Jul 17, 2019 | 2 min read
Worms with the reproduction-related TCER-1 gene deleted could fight off infection for longer and survived better when exposed to heat and radiation.
Image of the Day: Mouse Tails
Carolyn Wilke | Jan 24, 2019 | 1 min read
Genetic mutations create lab mice with unusually long and short tails.
Speaking of Science
The Scientist | Jun 1, 2015 | 2 min read
June 2015's selection of notable quotes
Why Mice Like Massages
Edyta Zielinska | Feb 1, 2013 | 1 min read
Researchers pinpoint a gene marker for neurons sensitive to gentle touch such as grooming.
Speaking of Science
The Scientist | Feb 1, 2013 | 2 min read
February 2013's selection of notable quotes
Will GM Insects Help Stop Disease?
Sabrina Richards | Jan 21, 2013 | 4 min read
A variety of genetic strategies to counter insect-borne diseases are close to maturity.
American Chestnut to Rise Again
Dan Cossins | Oct 4, 2012 | 2 min read
The American chestnut tree, almost wiped out by a fungus from Asia, could soon be resurrected in blight-resistant form.
Who Are We Really?
Kieran Oâ??Doherty and Kieran Oâ??Doherty | Mar 1, 2012 | 5 min read
Manipulating the human microbiome has ethical implications.