Human genome editing: regulations, risks, and ethical considerations
Lab Matters, Perspectives Scientists have the technology to edit the human genome. But when should they, and who contributes to these decisions?
2023
lab-mattersperspectives
Cell sorting enters a new dimension
Science EMBL researchers, in collaboration with BD Biosciences, have demonstrated a new technology that allows rapid image-based sorting of cells. The new technology represents a major upgrade to flow cytometry and has applications in diverse life science fields.
2022
science
New horizons for virtual learning
Events EMBL's science education department makes the latest scientific research more accessible for teachers and students.
2021
events
Powerful genome editing tool recognised by Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Science The genome editing tool CRISPR–Cas9 – which plays a critical role in EMBL’s research – was recognised by the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
2020
science
From stem cells to neurons
Science Scientists at EMBL Heidelberg have investigated stem cells and how they differentiate to become neurons. Their approach included an assessment of the complex interplay of molecules during the differentiation process and generated fundamental new insights into the role of a protein called Sox2 in…
2020
science
Unravelling epigenetic reprogramming
Science A study conducted by the Hackett group at EMBL Rome has identified key factors controlling the complex system of gene regulation during early embryo development, shedding new light on the mechanisms behind these events and on their evolutionary implications. Their findings are published in Nature…
2020
science
Silencing the SARS-CoV-2 receptor with epigenetic modifications
Science EMBL scientists develop a new molecular tool to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection in mice. This tool is able to cause targeted epigenetic modifications of specific genes in specific cell populations. They will use it in mice to target airway cells that express the ACE2 protein – the receptor that…
2020
science
Enabling functional genomics studies in individual cells
Science Scientists at EMBL Heidelberg have developed a new method, called Targeted Perturb-seq (TAP-seq), which increases the scale and precision of functional genomics CRISPR–Cas9 screens by orders of magnitude. Their method overcomes limitations in previous applications of single-cell RNA sequencing,…
2020
science
Tracing the origins of cells
Science Researchers from the Sharpe group at EMBL Barcelona have published a method to track the developmental history of a cell using the gene editing tool CRISPR–Cas9, but without the need to create transgenic organisms.
2020
science
Tissue dynamics provide clues to human disease
Science EMBL scientists examine the molecular causes of a rare hereditary disease of the spine and ribs
2020
science
2020 EMBL Alumni Award winners announced
Alumni Committee recognises outstanding contributions of EMBL alumni to science journalism and genome editing
2020
alumni
Neural pathways
Science Exploring the diverse routes by which EMBL scientists are driving forward neurobiology
2019
science
Wielding the genetic scissors
Science What CRISPR may bring for the future of biology, and how it is used at EMBL
2019
science
Prioritising cancer drug targets using CRISPR
Science Large CRISPR screen prioritises hundreds of promising genes for personalised cancer treatment
2019
science
DIY Biology kits: what’s really growing inside?
Lab Matters EMBL’s GeneCore steps up to discover the facts and settle disputes
2018
lab-matters
Exploring cell identity by mapping genetic networks
Science ERC grantees Wolfgang Huber and Oliver Stegle share their vision for the next 10 years
2018
science
Deleting genes to study how germ cells are born
Science How embryonic stem cells develop into the germ line
2018
science
First interactive model of human cell division
Science Real-time tracking of proteins during mitosis is now possible using a 4D computer model
2018
science
CRISPR: from clipping scissors to word processor
Science New platform transforms CRISPR gene editor into precision tool
2018
science
Fish on fire
Science New study by Paola Kuri and Maria Leptin shows how inflammation happens in zebrafish in real time
2017
science
Gene editing 3.0
Science Emmanuelle Charpentier sheds light on how CRISPR–Cas9 went from side project to global revolution
2016
science
A snapshot of stem cell expression
Science Study of mouse embryonic stem cells reveals new genes involved in the stem-cell regulatory network.
2015
science
Awards & Honours
Lab Matters EMBL scientists regularly receive prestigious awards – meet the latest honourees.
2015
lab-matters
Nothing but blue skies
Science Focusing on basic research is crucial for the development of more advanced genetics techniques
2014
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