genetic engineering /tags/genetic-engineering genetic engineering en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT How DNA could provide data storage for more than our genetics /2023-01-27/how-dna-could-provide-data-storage-for-more-than-our-genetics Humans are generating vast amounts of data each day— and we're running out of storage space. Molecular biologist Dina Zielinski discusses a solution that can pack tons of data into a tiny space: DNA. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT /2023-01-27/how-dna-could-provide-data-storage-for-more-than-our-genetics Manoush Zomorodi, Katie Monteleone, Sanaz Meshkinpour CRISPR Gene Editing May Offer Path To Cure For HIV, First Published Report Shows /2019-09-11/crispr-gene-editing-may-offer-path-to-cure-for-hiv-first-published-report-shows Researchers safely used CRISPR gene-editing techniques in a patient with HIV. The research provides evidence the approach may be promising for treating HIV infection. Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:00:58 GMT /2019-09-11/crispr-gene-editing-may-offer-path-to-cure-for-hiv-first-published-report-shows Rob Stein Scientists Attempt Controversial Experiment To Edit DNA In Human Sperm Using CRISPR /2019-08-22/scientists-attempt-controversial-experiment-to-edit-dna-in-human-sperm-using-crispr NPR visited the only lab in the world known to be trying to use the powerful gene-editing tool CRISPR to modify the DNA in human sperm. If successful, it could be used to prevent genetic disorders. Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:04:00 GMT /2019-08-22/scientists-attempt-controversial-experiment-to-edit-dna-in-human-sperm-using-crispr Rob Stein 2 Chinese Babies With Edited Genes May Face Higher Risk Of Premature Death /2019-06-03/2-chinese-babies-with-edited-genes-may-face-higher-risk-of-premature-death Analysis of DNA from more than 400,000 people in the U.K. suggests a genetic modification that protects against HIV may actually increase the overall risk of premature death. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:49:00 GMT /2019-06-03/2-chinese-babies-with-edited-genes-may-face-higher-risk-of-premature-death Rob Stein New U.S. Experiments Aim To Create Gene-Edited Human Embryos /2019-02-01/new-u-s-experiments-aim-to-create-gene-edited-human-embryos Despite outrage over gene editing in China that affected the birth of twins, research is underway in the U.S. to assess the safety and effectiveness of CRISPR tools to edit genes in human embryos. Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT /2019-02-01/new-u-s-experiments-aim-to-create-gene-edited-human-embryos Rob Stein Chinese Scientist Says He's First To Create Genetically Modified Babies Using CRISPR /2018-11-26/chinese-scientist-says-hes-first-to-create-genetically-modified-babies-using-crispr A scientist says he created the first genetically edited babies using CRISPR to protect them from HIV infection. The move has prompted immediate criticism as premature and reckless. Mon, 26 Nov 2018 10:02:00 GMT /2018-11-26/chinese-scientist-says-hes-first-to-create-genetically-modified-babies-using-crispr Rob Stein U.K. Fertility Clinics Can Now Apply For Licenses To Create 3-Parent Babies /2016-12-15/u-k-fertility-clinics-can-now-apply-for-licenses-to-create-3-parent-babies Last year, lawmakers legalized a medical procedure that combines DNA from three people. Now, fertility clinics can apply for a license to practice the technique "in certain, specific cases." Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:02:00 GMT /2016-12-15/u-k-fertility-clinics-can-now-apply-for-licenses-to-create-3-parent-babies Colin Dwyer Keys Prepare For Genetically Modified Mosquito Release /keys-blog/2014-10-29/keys-prepare-for-genetically-modified-mosquito-release Two storage rooms at the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District's Marathon building are being converted into a temporary laboratory to raise genetically… Wed, 29 Oct 2014 22:16:39 GMT /keys-blog/2014-10-29/keys-prepare-for-genetically-modified-mosquito-release Nancy Klingener