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Topic: Crispr

Much before US baby, Gurugram girl could’ve been 1st to get personalised gene editing. But time ran out

For Uditi’s parents, reading about use of CRISPR tech, or ‘genetic scissors’, to treat baby KJ, diagnosed with severe genetic disorder, reminded them of their daughter.

Scientists find naturally existing DNA editing tool in all life, say it increases scope beyond CRISPR

IS110 is a jumping gene that acts as a bridge between bits of unconnected DNA, and exists naturally in humans. The RNA bridge can also be programmed, find two Nature studies.

Gene-editing cures progeria in mice — a fatal condition Amitabh Bachchan portrayed in ‘Paa’

The Harvard-led study, also involving Vanderbilt University and the US govt’s National Institutes of Health, used a technique inspired by the gene-editing technology CRISPR.

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Feluda’ will soon detect coronavirus in minutes, thanks to CSIR scientists

Scientists at Delhi’s CSIR-IGIB have developed a paper-based test strip for Covid-19, and named it after the fictional detective created by Satyajit Ray.

The difference between Crispr babies and ‘Bubble Boy’

As medical science and tech develop by leaps and bounds, we're still slowing down when it comes to the ethics of human experimentation.

How Chinese scientists created monkeys with human brain genes

The study was published in Beijing’s National Science Review journal in March, but has led many to question the ethics of the experiment.

Forget science, reality of gene-edited babies can disrupt our tenuous social structures

A global dialogue is needed to reach a consensus on genetic technologies, keeping in mind scientific and social ramifications.

Gene-Edited Babies Shock the World, But Not Investors

Chinese researcher He Jiankui has used Crispr — a powerful new tool — to help create what may be world’s two first genetically edited babies.

Cancer fighting genetic tool ‘Crispr’ is now being used for improving quality of crops

US and Europe, however, have contrasting policies on genetically modified crops which could possibly start a costly trade dispute.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

Red carpet for industry honchos as AAP kicks off Punjab investors summit. Rs 10,000 cr pledged on Day 1

At 2nd such summit in Punjab for top investors organised by AAP since it came to power in Punjab, Lakshmi Mittal announced his Bathinda refinery has increased production of LPG by 3,000 tonnes/day.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.