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Brain Gene Editing with CRISPR-Cas9 RNPs as Non-Viral Vector Alternative in Mice (2023 Study)

CRISPR-Cas9 technology, a powerful tool for gene editing, has made significant strides in therapeutic applications, especially within the central nervous system (CNS). A recent study highlights the potential of non-viral delivery of CRISPR-Cas9 ribonucleoproteins (RNPs) into the mouse striatum, offering a promising alternative to viral vector-based delivery. Highlights: Non-Viral Delivery of CRISPR-Cas9: The study focuses …

Myths Of Things That Kill Brain Cells: Alcohol, Cell Phones, Marijuana, et al.

by GLOOM

There are a lot of myths around the internet about things that kill brain cells. Many popular substances like alcohol and marijuana as well as things like cell phone radiation are associated with killing brain cells. The problem is that when individuals hear a statement like “alcohol kills brain cells” they tend to automatically assume …

List Of Things That Kill Brain Cells: The Death of Neurons

by GLOOM

Everyone loses brain cells – it’s just a part of life. The great thing is that losing some brain cells every once and awhile isn’t going to cause any significant problems. Additionally, most people don’t understand that their brain also has the power to repair itself and grow new brain cells via a process called …