Abstract: Methods of culturing embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and/or differentiated cells in culture medium comprising activin are described. In one aspect, the disclosure features a pluripotent human stem cell, wherein the stem cell comprises: (i) a genomic edit that results in loss of function of Cytokine Inducible SH2 Containing Protein (CISH) and (ii) a genomic edit that results in a loss of function of an agonist of the TGF beta signaling pathway, or a genomic edit that results in a loss of function of adenosine Ata receptor.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are engineered immune cells, e.g. T cells, expressing a recombinant receptor, that contain a modified transforming growth factor-beta receptor type-2 (TGFBR2) locus encoding the recombinant receptor or a portion thereof. In some aspects, the cells are engineered by targeted integration of a transgene sequence encoding the recombinant receptor or a portion thereof, at a TGFBR2 genomic locus. Also provided are cell compositions containing the engineered immune cells, nucleic acids for engineering cells, and methods, kits and articles of manufacture for producing the engineered cells, such as by targeting a transgene sequence encoding a recombinant receptor or a portion thereof for integration into a region of a TGFBR2 genomic locus. In some embodiments, the engineered cells, e.g. T cells, can be used in connection with cell therapy, including in connection with cancer immunotherapy comprising adoptive transfer of the engineered cells.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of cancer.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are disclosed.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are genome editing systems and compositions that target a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene and a sodium channel epithelial 1 alpha (SCNN1A) gene, comprising a Cas9 molecule, and a gRNA molecule comprising a targeting domain that is complementary with a target sequence of a CFTR gene or a SCNN1A gene, and cells comprising such genome editing systems and compositions. Also provided are methods for using the genome editing systems, compositions, and cells for genome engineering (e.g., altering a CFTR gene and/or a SCNN1A gene), and for preventing or treating Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and CF-like disease.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: Provided are CRIS PR/CAS-related methods, compositions and components for editing a target nucleic acid sequence, or modulating expression of a target nucleic acid sequence, and applications thereof in connection with cancer immunotherapy comprising adoptive transfer of engineered T cells or T cell precursors.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related systems, compositions and methods for editing CCR5 and/or CXCR4 genes in human cells are described, as are cells and compositions including cells edited according to the same.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: CRISPR/Cas-related composition and methods for treatment of cancer, in particular by using gRNA molecules comprising a targeting domain which is complementary with a target domain from the FAS, BID, CTLA4, PDCD1, CBLB, PTPN6, TRAC or TRBC gene. In some embodiments, gRNAs are used with Cas9 enzymes to cause a cleavage event in said genes within engineered chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells. In some embodiments, CAR T cells are modified to reduce, decrease or repress expression of said genes using gRNAs and Cas9 enzymes; said modified CAR T-cells are meant for therapeutic uses, especially for cancer.

Abstract: CRISPR/CAS-related compositions and methods for treatment of a subject at risk for or having a HIV infection or AIDS are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of reprogramming one or more somatic cells, e.g., partially differentiated or fully/terminally differentiated somatic cells, to a less differentiated state, e.g., a pluripotent or multipotent state. In further embodiments the invention also relates to reprogrammed somatic cells produced by methods of the invention, to uses of said cells, and to methods for identifying agents useful for reprogramming somatic cells.