Discovery could provide greater understanding of Parkinson’s
CRISPR
With gene-editing technology, the possibilities are staggering
An advancement in gene editing technology is transforming medicine in the lab and the clinic. Where could this technology lead?
OMRF receives $469,000 to study hearing loss
Scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D., hopes to pinpoint the responsible genetic variants.
Bodywork: What is gene therapy?
I read about a clinical trial using gene therapy in a group of Alzheimer’s patients. I’ve heard the term a lot, but what, exactly, is gene therapy?
OMRF scientist seeks functions of understudied genes
OMRF scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D., received a one-year grant to study 21 genes implicated in conditions such as hearing loss, autism and schizophrenia.
High school student joins OMRF genetic research team
At OMRF, OSSM senior Kevin Nguyen is studying MPS1, a gene discovered to be a “master regulator” of cell division.
