Research Articles
The Future of Inheritance: Navigating the Ethics and Science of Germ-Line Gene Therapy
Explore the cutting-edge science, groundbreaking experiments, and complex ethical landscape of germ-line gene therapy—a technology that could redefine what it means to be human.
OMIM: The Master Index of Human Genetics and Disease
Explore OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man), the comprehensive database cataloging human genes and genetic disorders that serves as an essential resource for researchers and clinicians worldwide.
CRISPR and The Ethics of Gene Editing: A Modest Framework for Discussion
Exploring the scientific mechanisms and ethical considerations of CRISPR gene editing technology, proposing a framework for societal discussion.
Welcome to Biomedical Materials: The Stuff That Builds Us Back Better
Explore how smart biomedical materials are revolutionizing medicine, from 3D-printed heart patches to biodegradable scaffolds that help the body heal itself.
Rewriting the Code of Life: How CRISPR-Cas9 is Revolutionizing Medicine and Agriculture
Explore how CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology is transforming medicine and agriculture through precise DNA modifications.
Rewriting Life: How CRISPR/Cas9 is Revolutionizing Gene Therapy
Explore how CRISPR/Cas9 technology is transforming gene therapy and treating genetic diseases with unprecedented precision.
The Tiny Transit System: How Nanoporous Materials Are Revolutionizing Plant Genetic Engineering
Explore how nanoporous materials are transforming plant genetic engineering through efficient gene delivery systems that overcome traditional transformation challenges.
Unlocking the Heart's Secrets: The Basic Science Breakthroughs of AHA 2016
Explore the groundbreaking basic science research presented at AHA 2016, including precision medicine advances and the discovery of silent mutations in cardiovascular disease.
Gene Therapy: The View from NCATS
Exploring how NCATS is accelerating gene therapy development for rare diseases through innovative platform approaches and collaborative science.
The Sugar Key: How a Plant Enzyme Unlocks Bacterial Defenses
Discover how glycosidase enzymes and glycan polymorphisms control the release of immunogenic flagellin peptides in plant immunity