For the first time, Professor Veyrier and his team at INRS have discovered a family of enzymes that can cut specific sequences in single-stranded DNA. These enzymes, called site-specific ...

A team discovers a new family of enzymes capable of inducing targeted cuts in single-stranded DNA A few years ago, the advent of technology known as CRISPR was a major breakthrough in the scientific ...

A revolution is underway in gene editing -- and at its forefront is David Liu, an American molecular biologist whose pioneering work is rewriting the building blocks of life with unprecedented ...

Cells use many complex genetic repair backup systems to fix DNA damage and remain healthy throughout their lives.

A biomolecular engineering course has recently been redesigned to give students experience with the entire process of DNA ...

The judge has set what's called a Frye hearing to determine whether the cutting-edge DNA evidence will be admissible in Heuermann's trial. While the defense team calls the process "magic ...