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175 results for: CRISPR

  1. Science & Society

    Introducing the Transparency Project

    The Transparency Project aims to be more open and accountable to readers by explaining key coverage decisions and showing how science journalism happens.

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  2. Genetics

    Researchers say CRISPR edits to a human embryo worked. But critics still doubt it

    Researchers say that they have confirmed CRISPR/Cas9 edits of a heart disease–causing version of a gene, but critics still have doubts.

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  3. Humans

    Why screening DNA for ‘designer babies’ probably won’t work

    While simulations suggest it’s possible to predict a child’s height from looking at an embryo’s DNA, real-world examples say otherwise.

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  4. Life

    Gene editing creates mice with two biological dads for the first time

    Scientists have used CRISPR/Cas9 to make mice with two biological fathers.

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  5. Genetics

    Most Americans think it’s OK to tweak a baby’s genes to prevent disease

    Americans generally favor tweaking a baby’s genes to reduce the chance of getting a disease, but think boosting intelligence is a step too far.

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  6. Genetics

    CRISPR gene editing moved into new territory in 2017

    Scientists edited viable human embryos with CRISPR/Cas9 this year.

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  7. Genetics

    CRISPR gene editor could spark immune reaction in people

    Immune reactions could shut down CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing.

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  8. Science & Society

    This year’s SN 10 enjoy the journey, not just the discovery

    Meet 10 young researchers who combine persistence and passion to make headway on science’s big questions.

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  9. Genetics

    Scientists find 10 new defense systems used by bacteria

    Scientists identify 10 groups of genes that appear to govern defense systems used by bacteria against virus attacks.

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  10. Genetics

    CRISPR/Cas9 can reverse multiple diseases in mice

    A new gene therapy uses CRISPR/Cas9 to turn on dormant genes.

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  11. Science & Society

    To assemble a Top 10 list, Science News starts in June

    Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses creating Science News' annual Top 10 science stories of the year.

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  12. Genetics

    The history of heredity makes for a fascinating, and chilling, read

    From eugenics to gene editing, Carl Zimmer’s She Has Her Mother’s Laugh recounts genetics’ biggest discoveries.

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