#genetic-disorders
#genetic-disorders

Eight healthy babies born after IVF using DNA from three people

Doctors in the UK have successfully delivered eight healthy babies through a pioneering IVF procedure utilizing DNA from three individuals to prevent mitochondrial diseases.

Health

Baby is healed with world's first personalized gene-editing treatment

A custom gene-editing treatment for a rare genetic disorder may pave the way for therapies for thousands of other genetic diseases.

fromHarvard Gazette

Science that gives humans more say over their destinies - Harvard Gazette

David Liu's gene-editing technologies demonstrate significant potential, notably in treating a severe genetic condition using CRISPR for the first time.

Medicine

US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder in medical first

A significant medical milestone occurred as US doctors treated a baby with a custom gene-editing therapy for a severe genetic disorder.

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder

Doctors have successfully treated a baby with a rare genetic disorder using bespoke gene-editing therapy, showing promising early results.

4 days ago

Science

UC Santa Cruz researcher develops innovative CRISPRware software

US news

fromBoston.com

Baby is healed with world's first personalized gene-editing treatment

A custom gene-editing treatment for a rare genetic disorder may pave the way for therapies for thousands of other genetic diseases.

fromHarvard Gazette

Science that gives humans more say over their destinies - Harvard Gazette

David Liu's gene-editing technologies demonstrate significant potential, notably in treating a severe genetic condition using CRISPR for the first time.

Medicine

US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder in medical first

A significant medical milestone occurred as US doctors treated a baby with a custom gene-editing therapy for a severe genetic disorder.

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder

Doctors have successfully treated a baby with a rare genetic disorder using bespoke gene-editing therapy, showing promising early results.

4 days ago

Science

UC Santa Cruz researcher develops innovative CRISPRware software

more#gene-editing

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

2 weeks ago

The Surbiton couple backing UK campaign for daughter with rare form of epilepsy

Beth has Dravet Syndrome, a severe condition characterized by frequent seizures, learning disabilities, and associated challenges, impacting her family's daily life and wellbeing.

Public health

#health

fromIndependent

Cancer

'I sold everything I owned, fearing I'd get the same fatal genetic disease - then came a miracle drug'

3 weeks ago

Public health

Drug for rare disease brings 'joy and hope'

fromIndependent

Cancer

'I sold everything I owned, fearing I'd get the same fatal genetic disease - then came a miracle drug'

3 weeks ago

Public health

Drug for rare disease brings 'joy and hope'

London politics

'I'm a rare blood donor but it's not a superpower'

4 weeks ago

Healthcare

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

London politics

'I'm a rare blood donor but it's not a superpower'

4 weeks ago

Healthcare

UK sickle cell patients get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders'

more#sickle-cell-disease

Cancer

fromArs Technica

After a series of tumors, woman's odd-looking tongue explains everything

Cowden syndrome, marked by PTEN mutations, increases cancer risk and presents unique symptoms like cobblestone tongue.

#rare-diseases

fromenglish.elpais.com

A Spanish therapy saves the lives of the unluckiest family in the world'

A revolutionary gene therapy has transformed the lives of children suffering from a rare genetic disorder caused by a DNA mutation.

Parents of kids with rare gene disorder raise 70k

Mel and Charlie are raising funds to support research for a rare genetic disorder affecting their children through organized charity events.

fromenglish.elpais.com

A Spanish therapy saves the lives of the unluckiest family in the world'

A revolutionary gene therapy has transformed the lives of children suffering from a rare genetic disorder caused by a DNA mutation.

Parents of kids with rare gene disorder raise 70k

Mel and Charlie are raising funds to support research for a rare genetic disorder affecting their children through organized charity events.

EXCLUSIVE: Baby KJ, Saved by New Gene Editing Therapy, Goes Home After 300 Days in Hospital

KJ Muldoon is the first patient treated with customized CRISPR gene therapy, successfully overcoming a rare genetic disorder.

Blood test developed that could speed up diagnosis of rare diseases in babies

New blood test speeds diagnosis for rare genetic disorders, improving outcomes for affected children.

Alternative medicine

fromNature

Storm of seizures in a baby's brain calms after trial therapy

The experimental treatment successfully reduced seizure frequency but did not enhance neurological function in infants.

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 months ago

A journey to the place with the world's highest Fragile X syndrome rate: We are not the town of fools'

Fragile X syndrome is prevalent in Ricaurte, Colombia, disproportionately affecting families, including Patricia Trivino Rodriguez's.

3 months ago

North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's

The study revealed that northern Scotland has a Huntington's disease rate of 14.5 per 100,000, significantly higher than the global average, indicating a pressing health crisis.

UK news

Public health

fromHarvard Gazette

3 months ago

Researchers ID genetic disorders that can be treated before birth - Harvard Gazette

Timely detection of genetic disorders during pregnancy can significantly enhance treatment options and outcomes for fetuses.

Medicine

fromNature

4 months ago

Rare genetic disorder treated in womb for the first time

A child treated in the womb for spinal muscular atrophy shows no signs of the condition, marking a potential breakthrough in prenatal treatment.