#CRISPRCas9 has been used to enhance domestication traits of groundcherry (Physalis grisea), addressing its agronomically unfavorable traits to boost its utilization and serving as a model for improving other underutilized #fruits. Read more: shorturl.at/Ob7Lv

The convergence of biotechnology and culinary innovation is reshaping our food landscape. #Fungi have been used to create new flavors and textures through genetic modification. More SynBioBeta: shorturl.at/BLiSs

Researchers used a #CRISPR knockout screen to identify genes involved in spitting cobra venom cytotoxicity, revealing #heparin (a blood thinner) as a potential antidote. More Science Magazine: shorturl.at/fyF2W

#CRISPRCas9 genetic screen reveals critical function of TFDP1 and E2F4 transcription factors involved in hematopoiesis. Read more nature: shorturl.at/O1mN9

#Casgevy from CRISPR Therapeutics (CRISPR Therapeutics) becomes the first therapy that uses CRISPR gene editing to be offered on the NHS for the treatment of beta thalassemia, eliminating the need for lifelong blood transfusions. Read more: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

#CRISPRCas9 was used to enhance maize starch properties by creating variants of starch branching enzymes (SBEI, SBEIIb). Researchers successfully increased both amylose content (AC) and resistant starch content (RSC) in maize. Read more: shorturl.at/GppBe

#CRISPRCas9 was used to promote maturation in soybeans, improving adaptability to various growing conditions and potentially expanding soybean cultivation to high-latitude regions. Read more: shorturl.at/Env1f

Researchers used #CRISPR to enhance the adsorption capacity of carbon materials made from paper mulberry a fast-growing tree valued for its ecological, economic, and medicinal benefits. Read more at Horticulture Research: shorturl.at/WgcLI

#CRISPR is increasingly used in infectious disease research, helping to understand and potentially treat diseases such as HIV, SARS-CoV-2, and Chagas diseases. Read more at Technology Networks: shorturl.at/NSyMj

Scientists have developed CRIMP, the #CRISPRCas9 Insertional Mutagenesis Protocol and toolkit (CRIMPkit), to increase the efficiency of mutagenesis by providing ready-to-use universal vectors. Read more at nature: shorturl.at/7WhDL

#CRISPRCas9 knockout screen used to identify metabolic host enzymes essential for the intracellular survival of Plasmodium and Theileria parasites, offering new opportunities for developing therapies. More at nature: shorturl.at/X617I

We are pleased to add Medicines Discovery Catapult (Medicines Discovery Catapult) to our family of licensees, providing access to CRISPR/Cas9 technology for a broad range of #drugdiscovery applications. Read more: shorturl.at/VrpFb

📢News: ERS Genomics & MDC partner to use #CRISPR technology, transforming medicine development. This boosts MDC’s capacity to create breakthrough products, reduce risks, increase productivity, and attract investment. Read more: hubs.li/Q02NzlGN0 #DrugDiscovery

#CRISPRCas9 potato variants showed increased resistance to the late blight pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, with a four-year field trial demonstrating increased resistance without negative impacts on yield or quality. Read more: shorturl.at/ZGHQP

#CRISPRCas9 has been used to enhance hybrid production in rapeseed, a major oilseed crop used in vegetable oil production. Read more Horticulture Research: shorturl.at/CcymR

The annual #Fierce50 report is out—congratulations to CRISPR Therapeutics for being named a 2024 honoree in the Breakthroughs category! This highlights the power of #CRISPRCas9, co-developed by Emmanuelle Charpentier, co-founder of CRISPR Therapeutics and ERS Genomics.

Global scale sequencing of marine samples revealed a novel #CRISPRCas9 system. Learn more at nature: shorturl.at/hrymX

CRISPR/Cas9 Prime Editing pushes the boundaries of precision and safety in gene editing. Read our article on Prime Editing's potential to revolutionize biotechnology and medicine. #CRISPR #Biotech #GeneTherapy #SyntheticBiology ersgenomics.com/prime-editing/

#CRISPR was used to modify the genes of Aspergillus oryzae (koji mold), creating a meat-like patty with boosted nutritional and sensory value by overexpressing genes for ergothioneine (an antioxidant) and heme (for color and flavor) More The Scientist: shorturl.at/X0tul

We’re excited to announce a #CRISPRCas9 license agreement with Université de Montréal, a leading Canadian research institution renowned for scientific innovation & tech transfer. Access to CRISPR/Cas9 enables the launch of two screening facility platforms: shorturl.at/Ru39b