Broad Institute

Complete Gene Insertion Now Possible in Human Cells

Complete Gene Insertion Now Possible in Human Cells

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Researchers at the Broad Institute have improved gene-editing to efficiently insert entire genes into human cells, offering potential for single-gene therapies for ...

Engineered Virus Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Gene Therapy

Engineered Virus Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Gene Therapy

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have engineered a gene therapy delivery vehicle that efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. This breakthrough uses a human ...

PTSD’s Genetic Roots: 43 Genes and 95 Loci Identified

PTSD’s Genetic Roots: 43 Genes and 95 Loci Identified

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A monumental genetic study involving over 1.2 million people has identified 95 genomic loci associated with PTSD, revealing 80 previously undiscovered ...

Schizophrenia and Aging Share Brain Changes

Schizophrenia and Aging Share Brain Changes

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study revealed shared cellular and molecular changes in the brains of people with schizophrenia and older adults, pointing to ...