"CRISPR is used to switch off a random gene in each cell," explains Schmid-Burgk. "We then enrich the cells in which a specific biological process is altered, and identify the genes switched off." ...
[v] The Cas9 enzyme has been the preferred tool for cutting DNA since the advent of CRISPR, but it’s not necessarily the best choice for all gene-editing applications. One challenge of Cas9 is that it ...
The launch of Casgevy represents a pivotal moment for CRISPR Therapeutics. While initial uptake has been described as slow due to the lengthy treatment process, analysts note that the increase in ...
Shares of CRISPR Therapeutics CRSP have lost more than 30% in the past year. Though the stock soared at the onset of 2024, thanks to the FDA approval of its one-shot gene therapy Casgevy for two ...