For kids with rare genetic disorders, customized CRISPR treatments offer hopeLucy Landman suffers from a rare genetic disorder with no current treatment; CRISPR shows promise, yet funding remains a critical hurdle for research.
Neuropeptide signalling orchestrates T cell differentiation - NatureUnderstanding the balance between T helper cell types is key for improving antiviral and anti-tumour responses.
World-first therapy using donor cells sends autoimmune diseases into remissionThree individuals with severe autoimmune conditions achieved remission through CRISPR-modified immune cells, demonstrating potential for scalable treatment.
First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorderThe NHS will offer gene-editing therapy for beta thalassaemia, potentially curing the blood disorder without the need for lifelong blood transfusions.
Stuart OrkinDr. Stuart Orkin's research on identifying genes regulating fetal hemoglobin led to a revolutionary gene therapy for sickle cell disease using CRISPR technology.
Easy-to-Use CRISPR Tests Could Change How We Diagnose COVID and Other IllnessesCRISPR-based tests can detect pathogens with PCR-level sensitivity without requiring preamplification.