RNA-based medicines are one of the most promising ways to fight human disease, as demonstrated by the recent successes of RNA ...

For decades, scientists have tried to stop cancer by disabling the mutated proteins that are found in tumors. But many cancers manage to overcome this and continue growing. Now, scientists think they ...

By creating gene editors not found in nature, or optimizing existing editors, AI can improve the accuracy, effectiveness, and accessibility of gene editing.

Wageningen researchers have discovered that a vital plant protein originated more than 600 million years ago, long before the ...

Republican Rep. Brandon Shippy wants to put a moratorium on mRNA vaccines, based on his ignorance about them. | Opinion ...

UCSF scientists discover how cancer cells hijack the protein factory of the cell to churn out MYC protein, the driver of 70% ...

Stanford researchers introduced affordable gene-editing kits ready for the classroom, aiming to make the field more accessible for high school students.

For years, scientists have focused on amyloid beta buildup as the main culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, but a new study suggests the real problem might lie in a stalled protein-cutting process in the ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — A research group has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors ...

For decades, scientists have tried to stop cancer by disabling the mutated proteins that are found in tumors. But many cancers manage to overcome this and continue growing. Now, UCSF scientists think ...

Preventing the cell's protein factories from making the notorious cancer-causing protein MYC could stop out-of-control tumors.

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts ...