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US doctors and researchers have successfully tested a gene-editing therapy moulded specifically to target the errors in an infant’s genetic code.

World’s first gene-editing therapy saves a baby with rare disorder: Why is this significant?

May 16, 2025 10:09 pm

The CRISPR tool has the potential to treat babies with rare genetic diseases

Bengaluru biotech start-up opens lab to develop disease diagnostics with gene editing tech

January 17, 2025 10:51 pm

The scientific team at the laboratory is headed by a group of women with a track record in genomic science, molecular diagnostics, and gene editing.

China approves safety of first gene-edited crop

May 05, 2023 12:48 pm

The safety certificate has been approved for five years from April 21, according to a document published last week by the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

From promise to reality: 10 years after breakthrough, a CRISPR solution to problems of health begins to take shape

September 14, 2022 12:14 pm

Over the last 3 years, the gene-editing technology with near unlimited potential has produced flawless results in clinical trials. India has approved a 5-year project to develop CRISPR to cure sickle cell anaemia.

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World still isn't ready for gene-edited babies, claim scientists

November 29, 2018 4:51 pm

The scientists gathered in Hong Kong this week for an international conference on gene editing, the ability to rewrite the code of life to try to correct or prevent diseases.