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🌟Weekly insights from the genome editing word delivered in a funny and easy to access format, right at your fingertips! 🧬
💍 One CRISPR approach to treat them all? Well, kind of!

‼️ In our latest CRISPR180", we tell you everything about PERT, the newest CRISPR approach which could allow scientists to treat hundreds of different genetic diseases simultaneously.
CRISPR 180" - One CRISPR approach to treat them all?
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December 4, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🎯 CRISPR-based gene knock-in enables scientists to insert new coding sequences into the DNA. But how do we drive and control expression levels?

💡 In this handy dandy infographic, we compare knock-in approaches using endogenous and exogenous promoters, summarizing the pros, cons, and uses of each.
December 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🚨PSA: CRISPR is not just a molecular scissor. ✂️

It’s more like Eevee 🥚— a flexible little powerhouse that can evolve into all sorts of molecular creatures when paired with the right “stone” (aka a clever protein fusion).

Check out our CRISPR Eeveelution lineup.
June 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Do you know the difference between autologous and allogeneic CAR-T cells? CRISPR can be used to make allogeneic, off-the-shelf CAR-Ts that can help cancer patients worldwide receive quick and effective treatment. A life-saver! #car-t #cart #crispr #molecularmedicine #cancertreatments
June 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
💥 A long time ago in a petri dish far, far away…
Bacteria developed CRISPR to fight against phages. But now scientists have flipped the script harder than Anakin at a Jedi council meeting.

Phages are back! And this time they're the ones wielding CRISPR to kill off antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
June 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🧬🔥 CRISPR‘s Evolution Continues… 🔥🧬
Over the years, the CRISPR Pokédex has kept expanding with new technological evolutions and crazy new Cas variants with different tricks.

🔍 At WeDoCRISPR, we scour every corner of the CRISPR world to find that elusive shiny Gyarados and tell you all about it!
June 2, 2025 at 8:46 AM
We’re sure you saw the big news last week — personalized CRISPR just saved a baby’s life.

But how did the scientists do it?

In our latest CRISPR180", Antonio Carusillo and Manel Llado break down this amazing research for you in just 3 minutes.

#CRISPR #BaseEditing #RareDisease #GeneEditing
Personalized CRISPR just saved a baby's life
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May 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Did you know that CRISPR can regulate gene expression?

CRISPR can be used to regulate gene expression, either activating or repressing the activity of target genes to study their functions. But how does CRISPR achieve that?

All the info you need is here.

#crispr #geneediting #biotech #science
May 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Want to learn how to design sgRNAs that are efficient and specific, and how to clone them like a pro? More importantly, wanna avoid all the silly design and cloning mistakes that cost you time and money? Then check out our latest "How to CRISPR 101"!
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May 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did you know that scientists can use genetic barcodes to improve the sensitivity and accuracy of CRISPR screenings?

In the handy infographic below, you can learn how genetic barcodes (iBARs) added to your sgRNAs can make your CRISPR screenings more sensitive and accurate.
May 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲

Scientists at Harvard University developed a machine learning-based tool that can design the perfect Cas9 enzyme to target any possible PAM sequence with high efficiency and specificity. Check out our video to learn how it works!

Use the tool: lnkd.in/desswhHr
AI designed CRISPR
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April 29, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Check out our latest installment of "How to CRISPR 101", where we give you a step-by-step explanation on how to do your first CRISPR knock-out screening to individually interrogate the functions of thousands of genes in cell survival and drug resistance.
How to CRISPR 101 - CRISPR screening | WeDoCRISPR
Using CRISPR, scientists can treat diseases like cancer by targeting key genes that help bad cells survive and resist against drugs. But how do we know what genes to target in the first place? Identi...
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April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Did you know that CRISPR's fascinating story started in a small lab in Spain in 1993? Francisco Mojica discovered CRISPR while studying a bacteria commonly used to produce mozzarella and yogurt.

If you want to learn more about CRISPR's fast journey from bench to bedside, check out this Timeline!
April 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
At #CRISPRMED25, we ran the first WeDoCRISPR Flash Talk Competition, challenging scientists to explain their science to 25 local highschoolers without scientific figures, using memes, cartoons and anything they could come up with.

It was a blast! Congrats to our winner Martina Franchini!
April 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The first day of #CRISPRMED25 was a blast!

Jimi Olaghere gave a first-hand account of having sickle cell disease and how the CRISPR treatment CASGEVY changed his life.

Then we heard the OGs of gene editing talk about how they started the field and how gene editing changed with CRISPR.
April 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
We can't wait to meet the CRISPR Medicine community in Copenhagen next week for #CRISPRMED25.

Say hi to Antonio Carusillo and Manel Llado, and don't miss the WeDoCRISPR Flash Talk Competition on Thursday evening. It's going to be a blast!

See you there!
April 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM
CRISPR just got a new cousin, and it's a wild one! Check out our latest CRISP180" to learn about TIGR, a new type of Cas9-like system discovered by Feng Zhang's lab at the @broadinstitute.org

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CRISPR just got a new cousin, and it's a wild one!
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March 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
CRISPR-based technologies are famous for their ability to edit the DNA. But did you know that we can also use CRISPR to edit the RNA? Wanna learn how RNA editing works? Check out our explainer! #CRISPR #RNAediting #geneediting #sciencecommunication #sciencemadesimple #genomeediting
WeDoCRISPR on LinkedIn: RNA Editing
CRISPR-based technologies are famous for their ability to edit the DNA. But did you know that we can also use CRISPR to edit the RNA? RNA is like a photocopy…
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February 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you work with CRISPR or are learning about it, we're sure you've heard the name Prime Editing many times before. But do you know how it works?
Check out our latest explainer to learn all you need to know about how Prime Editing works and what you can use it for! www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
A new base editing treatment for Stargardt's disease! In our latest installment of CRISPR180", Antonio Carusillo, Ph.D. and Manel Llado Santaeularia, PhD. tell you everything you need to know about this new fascinating approach. Check it out!

Read the full paper here: lnkd.in/dqzQfNkY
Stargardt's base editing
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January 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
You can find on LinkedIn our recent “ CRISPR in 180” .

Here we report the latest results from a study by @unibas.ch and @beamthx where they deploy base editing in mice and NHP to treat Stargadts condition!

#crispr #genetherapy #baseediting

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WeDoCRISPR on LinkedIn: A new base editing treatment for Stargardt's disease! Scientists in Bence…
A new base editing treatment for Stargardt's disease! Scientists in Bence Gyorgy's lab at Basel University, in collaboration with Beam Therapeutics, have…
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January 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Early Bird registrations for hashtag#CRISPRMED25 are extended until January 10th! Check out the testimony of Laura Castilla Vallmanya, Ph.D., who attended last year's conference and received one of the Best Poster Awards! Register here: event.fourwaves.com/crisprmed25 youtu.be/PIqnnS9l_KA
CRISPRMED25 - Interview with Laura Castilla Vallmanya
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January 9, 2025 at 10:07 AM
WeDoCRISPR wants to wish everyone a happy holiday!

We will take a short break, but will be back next year with a lot more CRISPR content!

In the meantime, you can refresh your CRISPR knowledge on our website: lnkd.in/e-hASGB and YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WeDoCRISPR

See you soon!
December 23, 2024 at 11:01 AM
CRISPR and genetic engineering is an exciting field!

What would you like us to cover next? Tell us here in the comments section!

#cellgenetherapy #crisprcas9 #cas9 #geneeditig #rarediseases #cancer
December 20, 2024 at 10:01 AM
𝐑𝐍𝐀 𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜!

Researchers at HuidaGene Therapeutics recently used an RNA editor in mice and non-human primates to effectively regulate MECP2 protein levels. Check out our latest CRISPR180" video for more information about this new approach: youtu.be/iG8SnzlZyDw
RNA editing is one step closer to the clinic!
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December 19, 2024 at 9:38 AM