CRISPR isn’t just a buzz word anymore, in fact the genome-editing tool is probably the single most popular biological tool and fastest growing technique in the field of biology. The tool is being used widely across research areas, from therapeutics to food. One of the trademarks of CRISPR is that it is “easy”, so easy …
Check out this infographic to learn more about the CRISPR mechanisms, zebrafish injections, and the different types of mutations available with zebrafish
Ben Jusilla presented his poster on using zebrafish for in-vivo disease modeling at ASHG and won the Reviewers’ Choice Award
The introduction of engineered site-specific DNA endonucleases has brought precise genome editing in many model organisms into the realm of possibility. Thanks to precise and efficient genome editing in zebrafish using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, scientists at NemaMetrix are using zebrafish for rapid genetic analysis. Utilizing morphants and crispants you can…
May 20th-26th 2019 is National Epilepsy Week! National Epilepsy Week is dedicated to educating the broader community on epilepsy, supporting those who suffer from the condition, and general awareness building in regards to epilepsy and potential treatments. NemaMetrix is dedicated to being part of the solution leading to “a world without epilepsy”. Though there are …
Did you know April 25th is National DNA Day? This day is held annually to celebrate the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 and the discovery of DNA’s double helix in 1953, two discoveries that have paved the way for the amazing progress being made with genome engineering today. As the history of genome engineering …
Researching chemicals that may cause damage to the nervous system is very challenging—of the 1,000 known toxic chemicals, only a dozen have been found to be toxic, but many unknowns exist. While mammal models remain the primary selection of research labs looking at the effects of metals and certain organic molecules on the brain—especially the …
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Dr. Janis Weeks is the first to admit her career arc has been anything but traditional. The neuroscientist turned parasite researcher and global health advocate fell in love with Africa on her first visit in 1996, while teaching in a neuroscience short-course. Since then her connections with the African continent have grown, including becoming a …
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