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Mathur studying cytosolic access and instability of DNA nanoparticles

Scienmag

Divita Mathur, Research Assistant Professor, is studying cytosolic access and instability of DNA nanoparticles. A number of candidate therapies such as CRISPR-Cas9 and gene silencing require the efficient delivery of functional nucleic acids to the cell cytosol and nucleus.

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Three-in-one approach boosts the silencing power of CRISPR

Scienmag

The ongoing effort to explore […].

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR Might Be Easier Than We Thought

XTalks

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells through epigenetic editing without altering the genetic sequence itself. It’s a great tool for controlling gene expression.”.

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Using CRISPR to Edit the Epigenome Might Be Easier Than We Thought

XTalks

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and the Whitehead Institute have developed a novel CRISPR-based tool called “CRISPRoff” that can switch off genes in human cells without editing the genetic sequence itself. These modifications regulate gene expression without altering the sequence or structure of DNA.

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RNA Therapeutics: A Novel Approach to Treating Diseases

Roots Analysis

RNA therapeutics are a novel class of biopharmaceuticals that harness the power of RNA molecules for the treatment and prevention of a wide range of disorders, including oncological, and genetic disorders as well as infectious diseases. These therapeutics are broadly classified into two categories, namely coding RNAs and non-coding RNAs.

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World RNA Day: What impact RNA it had on drug discovery?  

Drug Discovery World

They are a promising approach for the treatment of genetic drivers of disease.” AstraZeneca’s non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (or ‘NASH’) study is a prime example of the value of ASOs 2. Though some genetic mutations are harmful, others can be protective.

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The use of base editing in stem-cell based therapies

Drug Discovery World

Increasing interest in CRISPR-Cas gene editing systems over recent years has delivered innovative developments in precision genome engineering technologies, holding enormous potential for applications across the healthcare sector. 2016/17 saw the emergence of this novel CRISPR-Cas9-based approach.