US scientists correct heritable heart condition in human embryos
07 August, 2017US scientists have used CRISPR to edit human embryos, removing a mutation linked to a heritable heart condition.
'DNA spellchecker' errors cause cancer
31 July, 2017Scientists have identified important processes that create cancer-causing mutations by studying the genomes of more than 1000 tumours.
US scientists genetically modify human embryos
28 July, 2017 by Mansi GandhiScientists in the US have reportedly modified the genes of human embryos using CRISPR.
The road to DNA repair
17 July, 2017DNA molecules can be damaged by exposure to chemicals, UV light, radical oxygen and radiation. If left unrepaired, this damage could lead to genomic instability and cell death.
DNA tracking could combat pest turtles
07 July, 2017A Victorian government-commissioned study has confirmed that the eradication of an established pest species can be extremely resource-intensive and costly, and recommends investment in novel tools such as innovative monitoring techniques and improved prevention strategies.
Imaging CRISPR in action
03 July, 2017US scientists have managed to generate near-atomic resolution snapshots of gene editing tool CRISPR, in a breakthrough that provides the structural data necessary for efforts to improve the efficiency and accuracy of CRISPR for biomedical applications.
CRISPR-based diagnostic tool
21 April, 2017Researchers have adapted an RNA-targeting CRISPR protein for use as a highly sensitive diagnostic tool.
MP Biomedicals FastPrep-24 5G sample preparation system
31 March, 2017The FastPrep-24 5G is part of the FastPrep family of sample preparation systems for the isolation and purification of high molecular weight genomic DNA, functional RNA and biologically active proteins, metabolites and other small molecules.
Data storage in a drop of DNA
08 March, 2017US researchers have come up with a novel method of storing the world's ever-increasing amount of data, turning to a storage technology that humans would quite literally not be able to live without — DNA.
Graphene transistors to detect genetic diseases
27 February, 2017Japanese and Indian scientists have developed a method for using graphene-based transistors to detect disease-causing genes.
Dolomite Bio Injection Valve and Sample Loop for single-cell RNA sequencing
12 January, 2017Dolomite Bio has launched an Injection Valve and Sample Loop for single-cell RNA sequencing workflows. This option enables straightforward, gentle introduction of evenly distributed mRNA capture beads into the company's RNA-Seq System for individual encapsulation of cells.
Identifying pest poo
16 November, 2016Researchers have developed readily available and cheap techniques to identify native and introduced animal species. The only catch is that they are required to work with poo samples.
Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto automated sample purification system
26 September, 2016The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Presto sample purification system automates the isolation of target nucleic acids and proteins for biopharma, biotech and research projects in high-throughput laboratories.
Increasing mRNA yield from skin samples
23 August, 2016The isolation of high-quality mRNA from skin samples presents numerous challenges, including the toughness of skin, RNase abundance and possibility of degradation resulting from the mechanical disruption process.
DNA condensation on a biochip
16 August, 2016Physicists have for the first time managed to artificially carry out the phenomenon of DNA condensation on a biochip.
