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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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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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Lyfgenia and Casgevy Become First FDA-Approved Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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Casgevy’s approval by the FDA is momentous: it is the first CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy to be approved in the US. In 2022, bluebird won approvals for two gene therapies — Skysona for the treatment of the rare neurological disorder cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) and Zynteglo for beta-thalassemia.

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Key Trends in the Life Sciences to Look Forward to in 2022

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If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. The development and widespread adoption of new technologies is key to revolutionizing the way we diagnose, prevent, treat and manage disease. The RNA Revolution: From mRNA Vaccines to RNA Editing.