Deaf children can now hear thanks to a new treatment that repairs a defective gene. Researchers associated with the biotech ...

Charles Gersbach and his colleagues are pursuing promising CRISPR technologies focused on controlling gene activity rather ...

CRISPR Therapeutics proved the strength of its technology a couple of years ago when it won approval for its first product.

Researchers discovered the secret checkpoints that keep CRISPR precise, revealing how the tool shifts from inactive to active without misfiring. The insight could transform gene therapy, making ...

Intellia Therapeutics said its Crispr-based treatment for hereditary angioedema met its goals in a Phase 3 trial, marking a ...

CRISPR Cas9 genome editing has transformed the way scientists approach gene therapy, acting like precise DNA scissors that can target and repair hereditary diseases at the genetic level. This ...

At 3 months old, Victoria Gray wouldn’t stop crying. Blood tests brought devastating news: she had sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder that blocks blood flow and oxygen delivery to the body.

CRISPR has the power to correct genetic mutations, but current delivery methods are either unsafe or inefficient, keeping the technology from reaching its full medical potential. With the power to ...

Eric Boodman focuses on narrative features, exploring the startling ways that science and medicine affect people’s lives. You can reach Eric on Signal at eboodman.88. Katie Palmer covers telehealth, ...

The CRISPR-Cas gene-editing system has long been the focus of research as a promising tool in genome editing. However, the ...