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CRISPR 'will provide cures for genetic diseases that were incurable before,' says renowned biochemist Virginijus ŠikšnysLive Science spoke with biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys, whose work helped establish CRISPR as a gene-editing system.
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Gene mutation helps Andean highlanders thrive at altitude, and 'living fossil' fish live deep underwaterResearchers discovered an example of convergent evolution in the Peruvian and Tibetan highlander communities.
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Gene therapies restore hearing in several kids with inherited deafnessTwo new gene therapies show promise in treating otoferlin-related deafness, an inherited condition.
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What determines a person's height?At birth, height can be predicted to within an inch or two.
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Unique gene variants tied to glaucoma found in Black patientsPeople of African ancestry have the highest rates of the most common form of glaucoma, so scientists are studying whether unique gene variants are tied to their risk.
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The world's 1st CRISPR therapy has been approved. Here's everything you need to knowDrug regulators have approved a CRISPR therapy called Casgevy to treat inherited blood disorders. But what is it and how does it work?
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Europeans' ancient ancestors passed down genes tied to multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's riskNew research suggests that the risk of Europeans developing diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's stems from ancient human migrations.
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Gene variant guards against Parkinson's and could lead to therapiesA study uncovers the likely reasons why a rare genetic quirk is tied to protection against Parkinson's disease.
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Genetic risks behind 'cannabis use disorder' found in huge studyIn a study that included genetic data from more than 1 million people, scientists started to unravel the genetics of cannabis use disorder.
