Startup Uses AI to Edit Human DNA

A Berkeley-based startup, Profluent, claims to have successfully utilized generative AI technologies to edit human DNA, introducing a novel gene editor named OpenCRISPR-1. By harnessing substantial biological data and a large language model, they aim to enhance gene-editing capabilities beyond existing mechanisms for combatting diseases and pathogens. The company’s breakthrough, detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed […]

April 23, 2024

CRISPR gene therapy seems to cure dangerous inflammatory condition

A groundbreaking new approach shows promise in treating a rare genetic condition known as hereditary angioedema. This innovative therapy, utilizing CRISPR technology, targets the gene responsible for kallikrein, a protein linked to inflammation. In a trial involving nine individuals afflicted with this debilitating condition, results have been nothing short of astounding. Participants experienced a […]

February 13, 2024

Gene editing is now a medical reality – Sickle Cell CRISPR treatment approved by FDA

In the U.S., sickle cell disease disproportionately affects Black patients, who have historically faced discrimination and barriers to healthcare. CRISPR, a groundbreaking gene editing technology, holds promise for treating the disease, but ethical concerns and regulatory frameworks need to be addressed. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help mitigate risks associated with gene editing, as it […]

December 9, 2023

An AI Tool Just Revealed Almost 200 New Systems for CRISPR Gene Editing

CRISPR is a gene editing system that scientists are continually searching to improve. A team at MIT and Harvard used AI to narrow down billions of genetic sequences to find potential new CRISPR-based systems. They discovered thousands of new biological parts, some of which could provide better precision and fewer side effects in gene editing. […]

November 27, 2023

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