Mario Capecchi at work
The ability to mutate genes at will to simulate disorders, study the effects in mice, and test new therapies opens up a world of possibilities to eliminate the causes of genetic disorders such as cancer and Parkinson's.
mario capecchi,causes of genetic disorders,genetic disorders,genes,parkinson,mice,possibilities,cancer
- ID: 15717
- Source: DNALC.DNAi
Related Content
15707. Mice used as model organisms
Gene targeting techniques are used by scientists to simulate human genetic disorders in model organisms. Many scientists believe that gene targeting will lead the way to new methods for correcting genetic defects.
15063. The advantages of mouse models for human disease, Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi talks about the advantages of working with mice to study genetic disorders.
16857. Gallery 41: Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi, Distinguished Professor, Eccles Institute of Human Genetics.
16867. Biography 41: Mario Renato Capecchi (1937 - )
Mario Capecchi developed a technique to target and mutate genes in mice using homologous recombination.
15067. Promises of gene therapy, Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi talks about the possible use of embryonic stem cells and gene targeting techniques to develop new therapies for for diabetes and Parkinson's.
15701. Mouse
image of a mouse.
15719. Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi works on gene targeting at the University of Utah.
15068. Gene therapy (somatic cell), Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi talks about the possibility of correcting genetic defects.
2223. Bipolar disorder
An overview of bipolar disorder-related content on Genes to Cognition Online.
15061. Technique to control a gene (Part I), Mario Capecchi
Mario Capecchi explains the technique he uses to control genes in mice.