New AI model boosts protein structure prediction accuracy

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have unveiled an advanced AI model that predicts protein structures with unprecedented 99% accuracy. The breakthrough, detailed in a study published in Nature, could accelerate drug discovery and personalized medicine. Lead researcher Dr. Jane Smith described it as a 'game-changer' for biotechnology.

MIT refines prime editing to reduce gene therapy errors

Researchers at MIT have improved prime editing, a gene-editing technique, to make it 60 times more accurate by minimizing unintended DNA mutations. This advancement could enhance the safety of treatments for genetic diseases. The study, led by Vikash Chauhan, was published in Nature.

CRISPR Tool Targets Neuron Gene Repair

September 15, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Stanford researchers have created a CRISPR-based technology to target RNA in neurons, enabling repair processes for genetic diseases. The method addresses key challenges in Cas9 delivery and DNA repair. It reveals unique genome editing rules in neurons, paving the way for targeted therapies.

Scientists create viable human eggs from skin cells

October 01, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University have successfully generated functional human egg cells from skin cells, which were then fertilized in the lab to produce early-stage embryos. This breakthrough, published in Nature, represents the first time such eggs have been matured and used for fertilization outside the body. The technique could eventually aid infertility treatments and genetic disease prevention.