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Special delivery: Gold nanoparticles ship CRISPR cargo

Special delivery: Gold nanoparticles ship CRISPR cargo

Fred Hutch scientists used their new golden courier to edit genes tied to HIV, genetic blood disorders
Hutch NewsMay 27, 2019
Could gold be the key to making gene therapy for HIV and other blood disorders more accessible?

Could gold be the key to making gene therapy for HIV and other blood disorders more accessible?

A proof-of-principle study published in Nature Materials shows that gold nanoparticles loaded with CRISPR and other gene-editing tools safely and effectively edited blood stem cells. (Photos, diagram available for media use.)
News ReleasesMay 27, 2019
Intel and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to Explore the Use of Nanotechnology Tools for Early Disease Detection

Intel and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to Explore the Use of Nanotechnology Tools for Early Disease Detection

The Intel Raman Bioanalyzer System™ to help researchers understand the molecular differences between healthy cells and diseased cells for better diagnostic methods
News ReleasesOctober 23, 2003