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NIST publishes a beginner’s guide to DNA origami

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Dill/NIST In a technique known as DNA origami, researchers fold long strands of DNA over and over again to construct a variety of tiny 3D structures, including miniature biosensors and drug-delivery containers.

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development of mRNA-based vaccines, and its influence has now extended to DNA-based shots as well, with Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D getting emergency use authorisation in India. Proponents of the approach claim that DNA vaccines may have advantages over other technologies like mRNA.

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Under the scanner: GIST scientists unravel the inner workings of DNA repair enzymes

Scienmag

DNA is the instruction manual for every living organism, guiding the development and functioning of all biological processes. In essence, it is a molecule with a double helix structure with each unit of a helix containing what are known as “DNA bases”.

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Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells

Scienmag

Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles Credit: Mindy Takamiya/Kyoto University iCeMS Cancer cell death is triggered within three days when X-rays are shone onto tumor tissue containing iodine-carrying nanoparticles. The findings, by scientists at Kyoto […].

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The future of the gene therapy market: driving innovations in biotherapeutics

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gene therapy uses DNA to manipulate cells and correct defective genes, whereas cell therapy is the infusion or transplantation of cells into a patient. New doors were opened in the 2000s with the development of genome editing, such as CRISPR-Cas9, which introduces molecular tools to change existing DNA.

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Epigenetic Editing with CRISPR Might Be Easier Than We Thought

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The tool targets the epigenome, the collection of DNA modifications in a cell such as methylation and post-translational histone modifications. These modifications regulate gene expression without changing the sequence or structure of DNA. DNA methylation occurs endogenously in all mammalian cells in response to various stimuli.

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Risk Assessment for use of Engineered Genetic Materials in Clinical Research

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The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. A key part of the IBC’s evaluation is assessing the risks posed by the engineered genetic materials. Why Does the IBC Need to do a Risk Assessment?