News Sep 30, 2026 Anthropic's AI enzyme discovery faces originality questions amid pattern of disputed claims Anthropic announced that its AI model Claude discovered a novel CRISPR-like enzyme system in just 21 hours, a task that might have taken humans months. However, a computational biologist at the University of Copenhagen claims he identified the same proteins a year earlier, raising concerns that this may be part of a broader pattern of disputed AI research claims. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Mindbytes Jul 8, 2026 CRISPR Expands From One Approval Into a Full Clinical Pipeline in 2026 CRISPR gene editing enters mainstream medicine as Casgevy approval fuels a clinical trial pipeline for cancer, rare diseases, and autoimmune conditions with FDA cutting red tape. Linsey Smith 1 min read
News Mar 30, 2026 New natural CRISPR system turns genes on without cutting DNA Scientists from Purdue and Columbia universities describe an RNA-guided molecular machine that activates gene expression by recruiting the cell’s transcription machinery, offering a gentler alternative to standard gene-cutting tools. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Feb 18, 2026 How CRISPR machinery can spread between cells "NANITE" strategy amplifies genome editing in vivo by turning transfected cells into temporary factories that deliver Cas9 to their neighbors. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News May 18, 2026 Researchers create world's first DNA-guided CRISPR system New technology from the University of Florida uses stable DNA guides to target RNA with greater precision and lower cost than traditional methods. Giulio Prisco 2 min read
News Apr 15, 2025 New genetic tool advances DNA editing Scientists discover enzyme that cuts single-stranded DNA, opening doors to better gene editing and medical applications. Giulio Prisco 2 min read