Letter: Health Care and Research

Letter: Health care and research

A letter Monday piqued my interest in which the writer mentioned CRISPR use in saving the life of a baby. It is a touching story which was featured in the Smithsonian online. As one along with family who has benefited…

New CRISPR Technology for Precise RNA Delivery in Neurons

Proteins produced by RNA segments can aid in the repair of damaged neurons in human bodies.

CRISPR Delivers RNA to Repair Neurons Right Where It’s Needed

Researchers have developed a new CRISPR-based technology that transports RNA to exact locations within neurons, where it can trigger repair and regrowth—offering hope for treating neurological diseases and injuries. Unlike traditional CRISPR tools that edit DNA, this system repurposes CRISPR-Cas13 to act like a “mailman,” carrying RNA to damaged sites using built-in molecular zip codes.