The British Biobank: Opening the World’s Largest Repository of Genetic Information
A Major Milestone in Genetic Research: British Biobank Opens Database of Genetic Information The British Biobank, hailed as ‘the world’s largest repository of genetic information’, has made a groundbreaking announcement. Located near Manchester, England, the biobank has revealed its plans to disclose the genetic information of approximately 500,000 individuals for the purpose of life sciences […]
Scientists at MIT Discover New Type of CRISPR for Gene Editing
Scientists at MIT Discover New Type of CRISPR Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have identified a new type of CRISPR, a groundbreaking development in the field of gene editing. The findings, published in the journal ‘Science’, reveal the discovery of ‘Type 7’ CRISPR by Professor Zhang Peng’s research team. Understanding CRISPR CRISPR […]
Breakthrough Study: Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys Successfully Transplanted into Monkeys for Over Two Years
Genetically Modified Pig Kidneys Successfully Transplanted into Monkeys, Signaling Promise for Human Xenografts In a groundbreaking study, researchers have achieved long-term survival of genetically modified pig kidneys transplanted into monkeys. The findings, which hold significant implications for addressing the critical organ shortage, indicate a potential path forward for xenotransplantation in humans. The study, conducted by […]
ToolGen develops ‘cow for artificial blood’ using genetic scissor technology with Latbio
(From left) Kim Young-hwan, director of Gyeongbuk Livestock Research Institute, Lee Byeong-hwa, CEO of Toolgen, and CEO of Janggu Latbio / Photo = Toolgen ToolGen (CEO Kim Young-ho, Lee Byung-hwa) announced on the 20th that it has developed a ‘genetic editing station’ that can be used in the field of xenotransplantation, such as Latbio (CEO […]
