Overlooked ribosomal DNA may help explain human size differences

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA), made from many copies of ribosomal DNA (rDNA), is the core component that powers ...

Unlocking secrets of human development: How early nerve cell choices shape the peripheral nervous system

Millions of neurons branch throughout our bodies, keeping them in close communication with our brains. This peripheral ...

Compact CRISPR system unlocks targeted in-body gene editing, with up to 90% efficiency

A research team has discovered an enhanced CRISPR gene-editing system that could enable targeted delivery inside the human ...
College of Natural Sciences

New Bite-sized CRISPR Molecule May Open Doors for Therapeutic Genome Editing

NIH-funded UT team and colleagues from Metagenomi Thereapeutics discovered highly efficient enzyme could enable targeted gene editing within the human body.
Scientific American

This method to reverse cellular aging is about to be tested in humans

A burgeoning field is launching its first clinical trial to find out whether dialing back cell development can safely refresh ...
The South African

From cells to suites: You could soon spend the night on Robben Island

Would you sleep at a former prison? Robben Island could soon offer overnight stays and a powerful new way to experience history.