Queensland Facility for Advanced Genome Editing (QFAGE)

Dr Nathan Palpant comments on gene editing of human embryos

Published on: 3 August 2017

A research paper published in Nature journal overnight revealed that scientists had successfully edited the genomes of human embryos to prevent a mutation that causes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that causes sudden heart failure in young people.
Speaking with: Professor Peter Koopman on CRISPR and the power of genome editing

Published on: 6 July 2017

Professor Peter Koopman speaks about his research into CRISPR and the possibilities it could offer to future generations, as well as those suffering from genetic conditions right now.
New research facility at the forefront of genomic engineering revolution

Published on: 31 March 2016

IMB recently launched its new Queensland Facility for Advanced Genome Editing (QFAGE), based at UQ's St Lucia campus, which provides expert genetic modification services using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing technology in mice.

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