Progeria study finds base-editing therapy lengthens lifespan in mice

Several hundred children worldwide live with progeria, a deadly premature aging disease.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Jan. 27, 2021 ~9 min

Gene editing may be a path to restore partial hearing

Wei Hsi “Ariel” Yeh dedicated her research in chemistry to solving some of the vast genetic mysteries behind hearing loss.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
June 5, 2020 ~6 min


Removing the constraining requirements at gene editing site

Investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital have modified the gene editing system, making it possible to potentially target any location across the entire human genome.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
March 26, 2020 ~3 min

How CRISPR technology is advancing

Fewer off-target edits and greater targeting scope bring gene editing technology closer to treating human diseases.

Caitlin McDermott-Murphy • harvard
Feb. 14, 2020 ~7 min

Radcliffe symposium examines rapid advances brought by CRISPR

CRISPR gene-editing technology has conquered the lab and is poised to lead to new treatments for human disease. Experts consider the promise and peril at Radcliffe.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Oct. 28, 2019 ~7 min

Breakthrough Harvard research shows stem cell genes can be edited in living systems

Study shows how genes could be edited in stem cells within intact organs, without having to remove them from their normal environment. The new approach could treat a variety of diseases.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
June 4, 2019 ~6 min

Brigham, Broad Institute researchers ID molecules that rein in CRISPR systems

Scientists have identified the first chemical compounds able to inhibit and regulate CRISPR systems, which could ultimately make CRISPR gene-editing technologies more precise, efficient, and safe.

Karen Zusi • harvard
May 2, 2019 ~5 min

Harvard researchers share views on future, ethics of gene editing

Harvard researchers and others share their views on the issues involved in gene editing.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Jan. 9, 2019 ~22 min


Harvard researchers share views on future, ethics of gene editing

Harvard researchers and others share their views on the issues involved in gene editing.

Mary Todd Bergman • harvard
Jan. 9, 2019 ~22 min

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