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CRISPR plants are on the way—but gene-edited animals face more barriers – Genetic Literacy Project

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2018-05-23 NEWS

Genetic Literacy Project

CRISPR plants are on the way—but gene-edited animals face more barriers
Genetic Literacy Project
But the FDA announced that they view CRISPR in animals as a form of gene therapy, which means it’s regulated as a veterinary drug. So if you want to use CRISPR to produce a hornless cow, or a purebred dog that’s missing one of the harmful mutations

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2018-05-23 NEWS

Xconomy

CAR-T’s Launch, Payers vs. Gene Therapy & Photos From “What’s Hot”
Xconomy
Xconomy Boston —. CAR-T. Gene therapy. RNA interference. These aren’t just science experiments. They’re real, cutting-edge medicines either just on the market or soon to be. And the implications of their arrival was the focus of a few spirited

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2018-05-23 NEWS

U.S. News & World Report

What to Know About Allergy Immunotherapy
U.S. News & World Report
You’ve probably seen or heard the medical news about cancer treatments called immunotherapy. This breakthrough approach is a way to change your immune system to fight cancer without toxic drugs. But for over 100 years another type of immunotherapy …

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