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106 articles on gene editing and biotech

CRISPR vs Base Editing vs Prime Editing: A Head-to-Head Comparison
Gene Editing
Deep Dive

CRISPR vs Base Editing vs Prime Editing: A Head-to-Head Comparison

A detailed comparison of CRISPR-Cas9, base editing, and prime editing — how each works, their strengths and limitations, and when to use which approach.

Mar 21, 20267 min read
How Do You Get CRISPR Into Cells? Gene Editing Delivery Systems Explained
Gene Editing
Deep Dive

How Do You Get CRISPR Into Cells? Gene Editing Delivery Systems Explained

An in-depth look at how CRISPR components are delivered into cells, from viral vectors and lipid nanoparticles to electroporation and next-generation virus-like particles.

Mar 20, 20267 min read
Gene Editing Meets Stem Cells: The Convergence Reshaping Medicine
Cell Engineering
Deep Dive

Gene Editing Meets Stem Cells: The Convergence Reshaping Medicine

How CRISPR-edited stem cells, iPSC-derived therapies, and gene-edited organoids are creating a new paradigm in regenerative medicine — from FDA-approved therapies to experimental longevity treatments.

Mar 20, 202617 min read
What Is Synthetic Biology? Engineering Life From Scratch
Synthetic Biology
Beginner

What Is Synthetic Biology? Engineering Life From Scratch

An accessible introduction to synthetic biology — the field that applies engineering principles to living systems, with applications ranging from biofuels to programmable medicines.

Mar 19, 20267 min read
RNA Editing: The Reversible Alternative to DNA Editing
Gene Editing
Deep Dive

RNA Editing: The Reversible Alternative to DNA Editing

How programmable RNA editing using ADAR enzymes offers a reversible, potentially safer alternative to permanent DNA modifications, and where the field stands today.

Mar 18, 20267 min read
Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease: A New Era of Treatment
Gene Therapy
Beginner

Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease: A New Era of Treatment

Two groundbreaking gene therapies — Casgevy and Lyfgenia — are transforming treatment for sickle cell disease. Here is how they work, how they compare, and what challenges remain.

Mar 18, 20266 min read
Epigenetic Clocks: Measuring Your True Biological Age
Longevity Science
Beginner

Epigenetic Clocks: Measuring Your True Biological Age

Your birthday tells you your chronological age. Epigenetic clocks reveal your biological age — and why the difference matters for longevity science.

Mar 17, 20266 min read
CRISPR Companies to Watch in 2026: Who's Leading the Gene Editing Revolution?
Biotech Companies
Market Analysis

CRISPR Companies to Watch in 2026: Who's Leading the Gene Editing Revolution?

A comprehensive look at the CRISPR companies shaping the future of medicine in 2026, from approved therapies to next-generation editing platforms.

Mar 16, 20266 min read
Base Editing: Rewriting Genetic Errors Without Cutting DNA
Gene Editing
Beginner

Base Editing: Rewriting Genetic Errors Without Cutting DNA

Base editing offers a refined approach to gene editing that avoids cutting the DNA double helix entirely — like using a pencil eraser to fix a single typo instead of cutting a page in half.

Mar 15, 20263 min read
Casgevy: The First CRISPR Gene Therapy Gets FDA Approval
Gene Therapy
Beginner

Casgevy: The First CRISPR Gene Therapy Gets FDA Approval

How Casgevy became the first CRISPR-based gene therapy to win FDA approval, offering a potential cure for sickle cell disease.

Mar 15, 20267 min read
David Liu: The Chemist Rewriting the Code of Life
Pioneers
Beginner

David Liu: The Chemist Rewriting the Code of Life

How David Liu invented base editing and prime editing, creating precision gene editing tools that go beyond traditional CRISPR.

Mar 14, 20268 min read
Epigenetic Reprogramming: Can We Reverse Aging at the Cellular Level?
Longevity Science
Deep Dive

Epigenetic Reprogramming: Can We Reverse Aging at the Cellular Level?

Scientists are using Yamanaka factors and partial reprogramming to reverse cellular aging without erasing cell identity. Here is the science, the companies, and the unanswered questions.

Mar 14, 20266 min read