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First human transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney performed

First human transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney performed
The kidney transplanted in Boston came from a pig created by eGenesis of Cambridge, Mass. The eGenesis pigs are bred with 69 genetic modifications to prepare organs for human transplantation. The changes protect against a virus known to infect pigs as well as delete pig genes and add human genes to make the organs compatible…
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CRISPR/Cas9 as a therapeutic tool for triple negative breast cancer: from bench to clinics

CRISPR/Cas9 as a therapeutic tool for triple negative breast cancer: from bench to clinics
Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) is a third-generation genome editing method that has revolutionized the world with its high throughput results. It has been used in the treatment of various biological diseases and infections. Various bacteria and other prokaryotes such as archaea also have CRISPR/Cas9 systems to guard themselves against bacteriophage. Reportedly, CRISPR/Cas9-based…
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Gene editing makes bacteria-killing viruses even more deadly

Gene editing makes bacteria-killing viruses even more deadly
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are akin to nuclear bombs, obliterating every prokaryote they meet. They're effective at eliminating pathogens, sure, but they're not so great for maintaining a healthy microbiome. Ideally, we need precision antimicrobials that can target only the harmful bacteria while ignoring the other species we need in our bodies, leaving them to thrive. Enter…
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