Abstract: The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting and editing nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered RNA-targeting systems comprising a RNA-targeting Cas13 protein, at least one guide molecule, and at least one adenosine deaminase protein or catalytic domain thereof.

Abstract: A system and method for isolating target substrates includes a microfluidic chip, comprising a plurality of processing units, each processing unit comprising: an inlet port, a plurality of first chambers connected to the inlet port by a fluid channel, the fluid channel comprising a plurality of valves, a plurality of second chambers, each of the second chambers connected to a respective first chamber by a fluid channel, each fluid channel including a controllable blocking valve, and a plurality of respective outlet ports, each outlet port in fluid communication with a respective one of said second chambers and each outlet port including a blocking valve. A magnet is adjacent the microfluidic chip and is movable relative to the microfluidic chip. A valve control is capable of actuating certain ones of the controllable blocking valves in response to a control signal.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are directed to engineered CRISPR-Cas effector proteins that comprise at least one modification that enhances binding of the of the CRISPR complex to the binding site and/or alters editing preference as compared to wild type. In certain embodiments, the CRISPR-Cas effector protein is a Type V effector protein, e.g., Cpf1. Embodiments herein are directed to viral vectors for delivery of CRISPR-Cas effector proteins, including Cpf1. The vectors may be designed to allow packaging of the CRISPR-Cas effector protein within a single vector. Embodiments herein also include delivery vectors, constructs, and methods of delivering larger genes.

Abstract: The invention provides for delivery, engineering and optimization of systems, methods, and compositions for manipulation of sequences and/or activities of target sequences. Provided are delivery systems and tissues or organ which are targeted as sites for delivery. Also provided are vectors and vector systems some of which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods of directing CRISPR complex formation in eukaryotic cells to ensure enhanced specificity for target recognition and avoidance of toxicity and to edit or modify a target site in a genomic locus of interest to alter or improve the status of a disease or a condition.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed include engineered CRISPR-Cas effector proteins that comprise at least one modification compared to an unmodified CRISPR-Cas effector protein that enhances binding of the CRISPR complex to the binding site and/or alters editing preference as compared to wild type. In certain embodiments, the CRISPR-Cas effector protein is C2c1. Embodiments also include viral vectors for delivery of CRISPR-Cas effector proteins, including C2c1. For example, the vectors may be designed to allow packaging of the CRISPR-Cas effector protein within a single vector. In another aspect delivery vectors, constructs, and methods of delivering larger genes for systemic delivery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to discovery of specific synergistic drug combinations and mechanisms of drug resistance. Compositions involving newly-identified drug combinations as well as diagnostic and therapeutic methods related to such discoveries are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for detection of single-stranded breaks (SSBs) in dsDNA, including in genomic DNA. Measurement of the precise location of SSB damage in DNA, e.g.

Abstract: The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered RNA-targeting systems comprising a novel RNA-targeting CRISPR effector protein and at least one targeting nucleic acid component like a guide RNA.

Abstract: The specification relates generally to methods of detecting, diagnosing, and/for identifying pathogens, c.g., infectious disease pathogens and determining their drug sensitivity and appropriate methods of treatment. This invention also relates generally to methods of monitoring pathogen infection in individual subjects as well as larger populations of subjects.

Abstract: Disclosed are thermodynamic and multiplication methods concerning CRISPR-Cas systems, and apparatus therefor.

Abstract: Novel programmable targeting sequences and applications thereof. The targeting sequences can be engineered for binding to proteins, polypeptides, and other macromolecules.

Abstract: The invention provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting and editing nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered RNA-targeting systems comprising a RNA-targeting Cas13 protein, at least one guide molecule, and at least one adenosine deaminase protein or catalytic domain thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for systems, methods, and compositions for targeting and editing nucleic acids. In particular, the invention provides non-naturally occurring or engineered RNA-targeting systems comprising a RNA-targeting Cas13 protein, at least one guide molecule, and at least one adenosine deaminase protein or catalytic domain thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed are mutation(s) or modification(s) of the CRISPR enzyme, for example a Cas enzyme such as a Cas9, which obtain an improvement, for instance a reduction, as to off-target effects of a CRISPR-Cas or CRISPR-enzyme or CRISPR-Cas9 system or complex containing or including such a mutated or modified Cas or CRISPR enzyme or Cas9. Methods for making and using and uses of such mutated or modified Cas or CRISPR enzyme or Cas9 and systems or complexes containing the same and products from such methods and uses are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of the formula (I): as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein the substituents are as those disclosed in the specification. These compounds, and the pharmaceutical compositions containing them, are useful for the treatment of malaria.

Abstract: Embodiments herein include engineered CRISPR-Cas effector proteins that comprise at least one modification compared to an unmodified CRISPR-Cas effector protein that enhances binding of the CRISPR complex to the binding site and/or alters editing preference as compared to wild type. In certain embodiments, the CRISPR-Cas effector protein is a Type V-B effector protein, e.g., C2c1. Embodiments also include viral vectors for delivery of CRISPR-Cas effector proteins, including C2c1. In certain embodiments, the vectors allow packaging of the CRISPR-Cas effector protein within a single vector. The disclosure also includes delivery vectors, constructs, and methods of delivering larger genes for systemic delivery.

Abstract: A diversity-generating system comprising: a polynucleotide comprising: a variable region within a sequence encoding a protein or polypeptide, wherein the system is configured to generate a library of diversified molecules with an efficiency of 80% as measured by number of the diversified molecules in total number of molecules. The system may further comprise a template region; and a reverse transcriptase or functional domain thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides triazolone compounds of general formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein, methods of preparing said compounds, intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and the use of said compounds for manufacturing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular of hyperproliferative disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting proliferation of a multiple myeloma cell, the method comprising contacting the cell with BRD9647, thereby inhibiting proliferation of the cell. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of treating multiple myeloma in a pre-selected subject, the method comprising administering an effective amount of BRD9647 to the subject, wherein the subject is pre-selected by detecting a mutation in an AZIN1 polynucleotide or polypeptide relative to a reference in a biological sample obtained from the subject. In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of modulating benzoylation of an agent in a cell, the method comprising contacting the cell with BRD9647, thereby modulating benzoylation of an agent in the cell.

Abstract: The invention provides for delivery, engineering and optimization of systems, methods, and compositions for manipulation of sequences and/or activities of target sequences especially for use as to nucleotide repeat disorders. Provided are delivery systems and tissues or organ which are targeted as sites for delivery especially for use as to nucleotide repeat disorders. Also provided are vectors and vector systems some of which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex or system especially for use as to nucleotide repeat disorders, as well as methods for the design and of such. Also provided are methods of directing CRISPR complex or system formation in eukaryotic cells especially for use as to nucleotide repeat disorders including with consideration of specificity for target recognition and avoidance of toxicity and editing or modifying a target site in a genomic locus of interest to alter or improve the status of a disease or a condition.