Baby with rare disease given world-first personal CRISPR gene therapy

New Scientist·May 15

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A baby with a rare genetic disease has been given a world-first personalized CRISPR gene therapy. The treatment, which was developed through a collaboration between the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine, has reportedly helped the baby. It is unclear whether the therapy is safe for widespread use, but there are plans to expand treatment to other patients.

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