CRISPR is an abbreviation of Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats. The name was minted at a time when the origin and use of the interspacing subsequences were not known. At that time the CRISPRs were described as segments of prokaryotic DNA containing short, repetitive base sequences. In a palindromic repeat, the sequence of nucleotides is the same in both directions. Each repetition is followed by short segments of spacer DNA from previous exposures to foreign DNA (e.g., a virus or plasmid). Small clusters of cas (CRISPR-associated) genes are located next to CRISPR sequences.
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Abstract: Beginning with a brief historical overview of CRISPR, we will trace its evolution to the current state of gene engineering, highlighting its pivotal role in reshaping the landscape...
With the promise of targeted gene editing and CRISPR technologies comes increasing experimental complexity and design challenges. Success in gene editing experiments may depend on many varia...
Join us for an educational webinar that delves into the fascinating world of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) and their impact on biomedical research and medicine. In collaboration with ExoVecto...
JUL 26, 2023 | 4:45 PM
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Inefficient knock-in of transgene cargos limits the potential of cell-based medicines. In this study, we used a CRISPR nuclease that targets a site within an exon of an essential gene and de...
JUL 26, 2023 | 4:05 PM
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JUL 26, 2023 | 2:30 PM
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Phosphorylation of α-synuclein at the Serine-129 site (α-syn Ser129P) is an established pathologic hallmark of synucleinopathies and a therapeutic target. In physiologic states,...
JUL 26, 2023 | 12:15 PM
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Genetically modified cell models accelerate the development of safe and effective therapeutics, making them indispensable in the quest for new drugs. Through manipulation of cell line geneti...
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