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Genetic tools offer the chance to eradicate hereditary diseases. Misused, they could become instruments for prejudice.

Silencing a gene called Nrl in mice prevents the loss of cells from degenerative diseases of the retina, according to a new study. The findings could lead to novel therapies for preventing vision loss from human diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.

Scientists combine CRISPR gene editing with single-cell sequencing for genotype-phenotype screens.

Early adopters can dive into the CRISPR toolbox with these new proof-of-principle studies.

TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: Geneticist Jennifer Doudna co-invented a groundbreaking new technology for editing genes, called CRISPR-Cas9. The tool allows scientists to make precise edits to DNA strands, which could lead to treatments for genetic diseases ... but could also be used to create so-called "designer babies." Doudna reviews how CRISPR-Cas9 works -- and asks the scientific community to pause and discuss the ethics of this new tool.

In the fierce debate about CRISPR gene editing, it’s time to give patients a voice.