Gene Editing

Gene-editing approaches being developed by two companies show hints that switching off certain genes could dramatically reduce artery-clogging cholesterol.

Central Florida has one of the highest yearly diagnosis averages of Sickle cell disease in the country, but a recently approved gene-editing treatment might bring relief.

He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.