Breakthrough in biomedicine: complete gene insertion now possible in human cells

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Researchers at the Broad Institute have improved gene editing to efficiently insert entire genes into human cells, offering potential for single-gene therapies for diseases such as cystic fibrosis. This method combines prime editing with new enzymes to improve editing efficiency, potentially revolutionizing gene therapy. The gene editing technique uses primary editors and advanced enzymes known … Read more

Three scientists win the Kavli Prize for nanosciences in biomedicine

TThree scientists – Robert Langer, Paul Alivisatos and Chad Mirkin – received the 2024 Kavli Nanoscience Prize for their groundbreaking work in biomedicine, the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and Letters announced on Wednesday. The $1 million Kavli Prize recognizes scientists once every two years for significant contributions and breakthroughs in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience … Read more