The hottest technique in gene editing, called CRISPR, could soon be used to study human embryos
UK researcher details proposal for CRISPR editing of human embryos. Regulatory committee meets to contemplate granting her a license
No evidence to show CRISPR babies will die early: Scientists
The erroneous conclusion, made earlier, was caused by technical errors in how the mutation was identified in a population-health database
Scientists edit human embryos to safely remove disease for the first time – here's how they did it
Two researchers are impressed with a pioneering study showing that it may be both safe and effective to edit out diseases in human embryos
Will gene editing provide succour to HIV patients?
There are plenty of problems with the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) used to treat HIV/AIDS patients
Here come the gene hackers
Interventions to make heritable changes to the human genome are fraught with uncertainties. There are legitimate concerns about using a still …
DNA at play
Gene editing has taken the scientific world by storm. We take a look at the science, techniques and long-term ramifications
Battle-ready for COVID-19: A look at the arsenal of various tests
From sophisticated techniques to easy-to-use strips, the world has deployed all kinds of tools to fight novel coronavirus
HIV can be edited out of genome
Unlike currently available drugs, a new technology provides tool to target dormant HIV in the body
COVID-19: New tool through CRISPR tech to aid quicker coronavirus tests
The technology confirms presence of viral DNA in samples faster and more accurately
Is genetic engineering the right way to cure the problem of invasive species?
A new gene-based technology allows curbing the population of species such as mosquitoes which spread malaria or dengue. But there are dangers involved
New gene editing technology may not fully eliminate HIV, finds study
Scientists had been optimistic that CRISPR could annihilate the deadly disease