The Vancouver Sun

B.C. teen first in world to be cured of rare disease through gene editing treatment

Gone is the fear of infection, the canker sores, and the daily regime of pills. But being “Participant 1” in a paper recently ...

After a baby became the world's first CRISPR gene editing therapy patient, CHOP wants to expand treatment to others

One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand ...
Dexerto

Scientists create tomatoes that smell like popcorn using gene editing

Scientists achieved the smell by editing genes in tomatoes responsible for their aroma to make them smell similar to popcorn.
MPR

New FDA Proposal Aims to Help Patients With Hard-to-Treat Diseases

HealthDay News — US health officials are proposing a new way to develop and approve custom-made treatments for people with rare and hard-to-treat conditions.

CNBC Cures: Baby KJ, world's first personalized CRISPR therapy patient

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the progress of KJ Muldoon, the first patient to receive a personalized CRISPR-based gene ...
Fierce Biotech

After gene therapy exit, Pfizer locks in global license for Beam gene editing candidate

After dumping its sole remaining gene therapy asset last year, Pfizer has decided to exercise its option for global rights to Beam Therapeutics’ liver-targeted gene editing candidate.
STAT

Breaking down the health care talk in Trump’s State of the Union

In the first State of the Union address of his second term, President Donald Trump played the health care hits, touting ...
Wisconsin Farmer

Earl Kehrmeyer pens his path from Dodge Co. farm to global genetics pioneer

Earl Kehrmeyer, 98, shares his journey from a small Dodge County farm to making an impact on the global genetics stage.

From frog saunas to medicated baths: Scientists battle a global amphibian plague

What may sound like a spa day for frogs is all part of a global effort to fight the chytrid fungus — the deadly pathogen responsible for what scientists have called the largest disease-driven loss of ...
Frontiers

Gene editing in vaccine development against vectors and vector-borne diseases (VBDs)

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) represent a critical challenge in infectious disease control due to their complex transmission dynamics, diverse vector ...

Coding for a cure: Sewickley Academy student’s research reveals key differences in genetic mutations

Being invited to present research at an international academic conference is an honor for any seasoned professional. But for ...

Therna Biosciences Appoints Biotech Veteran Devyn Smith, Ph.D., to Board of Directors and Expands Strategic and Scientific Advisory Leadership

"Devyn brings a rare combination of scientific depth, operational leadership, and strategic perspective," said Nazli Azimi, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Therna. "His experience across genetic ...