Genome Editing

Automation-Empowered Arrayed CRISPR Screens

Karen Simpson — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:10:38 +0000

Overcome the challenges of arrayed CRISPR screens with an automated platform that dramatically reduces cellular input from millions to thousands of cells per edit while maintaining high transfection and editing efficiency.

Bacterial “Reporters” Allow for Far-Flung Sensing

Karen Simpson — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:57:40 +0000

June

2025

Bacteria engineered to respond to environmental conditions could allow for drone monitoring of pathogens, pollutants, and soil nutrients.

Automating the Future of Genetic Engineering

cms_hannm — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:30 +0000

April 17, 2025

As a start-up, Gingko applied the concept of chemical engineering unit operations to genetic engineering to automate and expedite biotechnology labs' trial-and-error approach.

Profile: Automating the Future of Genetic Engineering

cms_emilf — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:36:57 +0000

For Jason Kelly, Jurassic Park served as an introduction to the innovative world of genetic engineering and its limitless possibilities.

April

2025

Newly Developed Gene Editing Technology Decreases Alzheimer’s Plaque in Mice

Karen Simpson — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:45:29 +0000

February

2025

A new gene editing tool can be used to reduce the formation of amyloid-beta plaque precursors — proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease — in mice.

CEP: News Update

Karen Simpson — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:45:01 +0000

Early mRNA Vaccines Against Avian Flu Show Promise in Animal Trials Vaccination against the H5N1 avian flu with mRNA vaccines can protect against severe disease and death, new animal studies show. Quantifying Carbon Dioxide Storage in Building...

February

2025

EpiBio Conference Speaker Albert Jeltsch Discusses Exciting Trends in Epigenetics

Denieka Bean — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:30:38 +0000

September 27, 2024

Jeltsch discusses his research at the University of Stuttgart and the important advances in epigenetics that are opening doors to important clinical potential and more.

CRISPR Conference Speaker David Schaffer on the Advancement of CRISPR-based Therapeutics

Denieka Bean — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:33:34 +0000

September 19, 2024

David discusses the work he’ll be sharing at the conference, trends in the CRISPR field, and how CRISPR can advance some of the grand challenges facing engineering and society today.

New Method of Gene Editing Allows Complex Changes in a Single Step

Gennady Shafirovich — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:50:27 +0000

August

2024

Researchers have discovered a gene-editing technique that allows for cutting, pasting, and swapping around genetic sequences in a single step.

CEP: News Update

Karen Simpson — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:43:01 +0000

New Method of Gene Editing Allows Complex Changes in a Single Step; Biochar Breakthrough Could Yield Cheap Hydrogen Production; Scientists Investigate Wastewater-Based Fertilizers

August

2024

Bio-Manufacturing and the Next Wave of Innovation: A Chat With Inscripta’s Richard Fox

Denieka Bean — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:59:51 +0000

June 18, 2024

Richard Fox discusses overcoming barriers to progress in synthetic biology and biomanufacturing, looks at where the next wave of innovation will come from, and more.

Industry Interviews

CRISPR Technologies Speaker Sergey Shmakov on CRISPR-like RNAs

Sonja Bradfield — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:31:50 +0000

October 11, 2023

Learn more about Sergey’s upcoming talk and hear what areas he sees as the biggest trends in CRISPR technology.

CRISPR Technologies Speaker Luca Pinello Introduces CRISPRme Tool

Sonja Bradfield — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:57:41 +0000

October 10, 2023

The CRISPRme tool enhances the accuracy of off-target predictions by factoring in the individual genetic diversities.

CRISPR Technologies Speaker Max Wilkinson on LINE Mechanisms

Sonja Bradfield — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 14:00:19 +0000

September 29, 2023

Learn about Wilkinson’s work that explores how long interspersed nuclear element (LINE) retrotransposons work, and find out what emerging areas of CRISPR technology he’s watching.

CRISPR Technologies Speaker Matthew Stanton on DNA Delivery Solutions

Sonja Bradfield — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:54:06 +0000

September 22, 2023

Matthew Stanton, CSO of Generation Bio, previews what he'll discuss at the conference and also shares thoughts on CRISPR trends and what's on the horizon.