XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first gene therapies for the treatment of sickle cell disease, approving two on the same day. Both gene therapies are approved for individuals 12 years of age and older with sickle cell disease. Both therapies will be available in early 2024.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

The epigenome plays a key role in many diseases such as heart disease, viral infections and cancer, and the new CRISPRoff technology could lead to powerful epigenetic therapies. Related: 2020 Year in Review: COVID-19, CRISPR and Immunotherapies Define the Year for the Life Sciences.

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XTalks

MAY 4, 2021

The epigenome plays a key role in many diseases such as heart disease, viral infections and cancer, and the new CRISPRoff technology could lead to powerful epigenetic therapies. Related: 2020 Year in Review: COVID-19, CRISPR and Immunotherapies Define the Year for the Life Sciences.

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