From Supporting Component to Strategic Driver: The Evolving Role of gRNA in CRISPR Therapeutics

Guide RNA is evolving from a simple targeting reagent into a complex, engineered molecule shaped by expanding CRISPR modalities, increasing length and modification demands, and tighter integration with manufacturability, analytical control, and regulatory expectations.

The RNA Ties That Bind: 3 Takeaways From The OPT Congress

Here, I unpack three takeaways I had from the OPT Congress, each of which I’d argue are indicative of the interconnectedness across the genetic medicines field.

Rethinking ATMP Assurance When Sterility Timelines, Reality Misalign

The compendial 14-day sterility testing window exposes product and patient to numerous risks, but settling on a rapid alternative also presents its own set of challenges.

MicroRNA Therapeutics In Metabolic Liver Disease: Context-Driven Drug Discovery

Realizing the therapeutic potential of miRNAs in liver disease requires confronting a problem the field has not fully reckoned with.

Inside Alnylam's Playbook For High Volume siRNA Production

As one of the first companies to establish a chemoenzymatic ligation platform, Alnylam's Maines and Nechev are in the perfect position to espouse wisdom on the practical aspects and remaining challenges of implementing enzymatic ligation at a large scale. Here in this installment, Maines and Nechev outline what they’ve learned thus far about the science of enzymatic ligation, while also paying credence to the unknowns and existing barriers that, as a frontrunner, Alnylam will inevitably (but willingly) be tasked with facing in the future.

Proteomics Tools: A Resurrection

For decades, the evolution of proteomics has lagged. Now, a resurrection is underway. New tools are dismantling limitations, signifying a maturation of systems biology.

Structural Characterization Of RNA And Detection Of RNA-Ligand Binding

Delve into the intricacies of riboswitch behavior and ligand interactions and gain valuable insights into gene regulation and potential therapeutic targets.

Stick With Me: The Cool Chemistry Of HILIC Oligonucleotide Analysis

Discover a powerful alternative for analyzing polar sequences without ion-pairing reagents. By leveraging hydrophilic partitioning, you can achieve sharper separation and improved mass spectrometry compatibility.

CRISPR Off-Target Editing: Prediction, Analysis, And More

A crucial consideration for researchers is off-target editing – unintended DNA modifications at sites other than the intended target. Explore the complexities and strategies to mitigate these effects.

Understanding RNA Higher-Order Structure Dynamics For CRISPR Applications

Scientists are gaining valuable knowledge about the structural dynamics of guide RNAs used in CRISPR-Cas9. This deeper understanding could pave the way for improved gene editing tools.

Detection Of Adapter Dimers In NGS Libraries

Accurately identifying low‑level adapter dimers is key. Compare electrophoresis methods to show how different kits detect and resolve small fragments, helping researchers choose the best QC approach.

Automated NGS Solutions Advance Rare Disease Research

See how a unified NGS workflow is helping a major pediatric genetics lab boost efficiency, manage growing sample volumes, and accelerate insights into rare diseases through streamlined automation.

Comparison Of Constant- And PulsedField Electrophoresis

Accurate sizing of large DNA fragments is crucial in long‑read sequencing. Examine how different electrophoresis methods perform with 10–20 kb smears and how to choose the most reliable approach.