18 stories tagged #gene therapy

  1. Stem Cell Transplant Dominates Sickle Cell Economics Over Gene Therapy
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    Stem Cell Transplant Dominates Sickle Cell Economics Over Gene Therapy

    New research shows non-myeloablative haploidentical stem cell transplantation delivers superior clinical value at significantly lower cost than gene therapy for sickle cell disease.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Beyond Biohacking: 5 Longevity Trends from Gene Therapy to Neurofeedback
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    Beyond Biohacking: 5 Longevity Trends from Gene Therapy to Neurofeedback

    From DNA-based supplements to single-injection gene therapy, the biohacking frontier is expanding beyond diet and sleep. Here are the key trends.

    last wk. 2 min read
  3. Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Friedreich Ataxia Cardiomyopathy
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    Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Friedreich Ataxia Cardiomyopathy

    A trial shows gene therapy may alleviate heart damage in Friedreich ataxia, with potential for future treatments.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Speed Up Genome Editing Therapies
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    FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Speed Up Genome Editing Therapies

    The FDA proposes letting companies use existing data for genome therapies, aiming to speed development for rare diseases.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding
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    B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding

    The Gill family completed a 120 km walk to raise awareness for their son's rare disease and gene therapy.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. FDA's New Pathway for Gene Therapies: Safety vs. Speed for Rare Diseases
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    FDA's New Pathway for Gene Therapies: Safety vs. Speed for Rare Diseases

    The FDA implements a new framework allowing gene therapies for ultra-rare diseases without traditional clinical trials, sparking debate over safety and efficacy.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. LEO Pharma Acquires Replay's Gene Therapy Platform for $50 Million
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    LEO Pharma Acquires Replay's Gene Therapy Platform for $50 Million

    LEO Pharma acquires Replay's HSV gene therapy platform for $50M upfront, targeting rare dermatological conditions like dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. FDA Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss
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    FDA Approves Groundbreaking Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing Loss

    The FDA has approved Otarmeni, the first gene therapy to treat severe to profound hearing loss linked to the OTOF gene, offering new hope for patients.

    2mo ago 2 min read