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New Method for Genetical Manipulation Sunday, March 09, 2008 - Ehud Rattner Home >> Headlines >> Medicine
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UC Irvine researchers have discovered a dramatically improved method for genetically manipulating human embryonic stem cells, making it easier for scientists to study and potentially treat thousands of disorders ranging from Huntington’s disease to muscular dystrophy and diabetes. The technique for the first time blends two existing cell-handling methods to improve cell survival rates and increase the efficiency of inserting DNA into cells. (source: universityofcalifornia.edu)
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