Feluda, first CRISPR COVID-19 test, what is it and how it works
The commercial launch of 'Feluda', the Tata CRISPR COVID-19 test, has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India.
Sep 22, 2020, 00:15 AM IST
Centre allows commercial launch of 'Feluda', first CRISPR COVID-19 test
The Tata CRISPR test achieves accuracy levels of traditional RT-PCR tests with quicker turnaround time, less expensive equipment and better ease of use.
Sep 19, 2020, 23:39 PM IST
Cause of disease that turns babies' lips blue identified
The disease starves the pulmonary system of oxygen after the lung's blood vessels do not form properly during organ development. The lack of tiny blood vessels called alveolar capillaries causes hypoxia, inflammation and death.
Jun 20, 2019, 12:43 PM IST
Chinese scientist claims to have created world's first genetically-edited babies
Chinese scientist He Jiankui of Shenzhen has claimed that he has created the world's first genetically-edited babies, in a potentially ground-breaking and controversial medical first.
Nov 26, 2018, 17:06 PM IST
Breakthrough gene editing technology may prevent hearing loss in humans
The findings showed that a single treatment involving injection of the gene tool CRISPR-Cas9 cocktail prevented progressive hearing loss in young animals that would have otherwise gone deaf.
CRISPR-based rapid, inexpensive diagnostic tool created
This technology could one day be used to respond to viral and bacterial outbreaks, monitor antibiotic resistance, and detect cancer, researchers said.\
Apr 15, 2017, 00:48 AM IST
Researchers identify new culprit type 2 diabetes gene!
Using the gene editing technology called CRISPR and other sophisticated scientific tools, the researchers identified this gene, ACSL5.
Sep 01, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Researchers find way to boost gene-editing tool efficiency
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found a way to boost the efficiency of a gene-editing tool, known as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats associated protein 9 (CRISPR-Cas9), so that it cuts and disables genes up to fivefold in most types of human cells.
Aug 29, 2016, 03:27 AM IST
Potential drug target for Zika, similar viruses identified
The findings showed that disabling SPCS1 -- in both human and insect cells -- reduces viral infection and does not negatively affect the cells themselves.
'Crispr' gene editing technique may treat inherited blindness
While rare overall, it is one of the most common inherited diseases of the retina.
Jan 11, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Gene-editing technique heals mice with muscular dystrophy
Researchers have succeeded for the first time in reversing a degenerative illness in mice, using a revolutionary gene-editing technique that one day may help cure similar diseases in humans.
Jan 01, 2016, 06:22 AM IST
CRISPR – Science's Breakthrough of the Year!
CRISPR came on top of Science's annual list of scientific breakthroughs given fresh demonstrations of its muscle this year.
Dec 18, 2015, 18:21 PM IST
New gene map shows cancer's weak link
Scientists have mapped out the genes that keep our cells alive, thereby revealing which genes are crucial in diseases like cancer.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:25 PM IST
