A fully automated ICSI system has successfully conceived the world's first baby, promising to transform fertility treatment with greater standardization and consistency. The system, developed by Conceivable Life Sciences, uses AI to position sperm cells and execute microinjection with unprecedented accuracy.
SourceReproductive BioMedicine Online·JournalReproductive BioMedicine Online·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2025
A new method called VitelloTag has been developed at the Marine Biological Laboratory, allowing researchers to deliver miniature research tools into egg cells and embryos. The approach uses a yolk protein found in most animals to bind to the receptor on the egg cell surface, enabling efficient delivery of CRISPR-Cas9.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalDevelopment·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 10, 2024
New technology enhances CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing efficiency in mosquitoes, allowing for easier manipulation of gene expression in a wide range of species. This breakthrough enables control of vector-borne diseases, elimination of agricultural insect pests, and potentially gene therapy for human and animal health.
SourcePenn State·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 9, 2018
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Physicists at Bielefeld University develop new nanoinjection method that increases survival rate of cells to 92%, surpassing traditional microinjection's 40% success rate. The technique enables precise delivery of fluorescent molecules into living cells, opening up new possibilities for cellular research and experimentation.
SourceBielefeld University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 1, 2017
Scientists discovered that minor changes in laser intensity can distinguish between healthy and dead cells. The new technique allows for precise microinjection of live single cells, enabling research on drug toxicity and cancer treatment.
SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalPhysical Review E·DateJun 14, 2007