02/04/2026
World Cancer Day is a moment to recognize the profound impact of cancer and the global efforts underway to better understand it, prevent it, and improve outcomes for patients worldwide.
One study we’re especially excited about demonstrates how genome engineering can uncover the mechanisms that drive cancer progression. In their work, Ranade et al. (https://go.nature.com/46uW02t) used CRISPR-based genome engineering to study metastatic behavior in colorectal cancer (CRC).
By knocking out the MIEN1 promoter region in an HT29 CRC cell line, the researchers observed significant changes to the cells’ actin cytoskeleton—a structure that plays a critical role in how cancer cells move and spread. These findings point to MIEN1 as a promising therapeutic target for limiting metastasis.
We’re proud to have supported this work as the genome engineering partner behind the MIEN1 knock-out, helping enable research that brings us closer to more effective cancer treatments. It’s research like this that motivates us to invest in advanced genome engineering solutions that help answer complex biological questions.
At Applied StemCell, we excel at complex genome engineering services, ranging from multiple knock-outs and point mutations to large cargo insertions enabled by our TARGATT™ technology.
Learn more about our cell line engineering services and let’s work together toward a healthier future: https://bit.ly/3ZizWnX