Genetic Literacy ProjectGene therapy and rare diseases: "Is curing patients a sustainable business model?"Genetic Literacy ProjectOr they may not have enough of them in the first place, if the gene therapies treat exceedingly rare diseases. … Continue reading
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Transhumanist super athletes: CRISPR and ‘gene doping’ therapy poised to roil sports
Genetic Literacy Project Another way to dope an athlete’s genes is through CRISPR, or CRISPR-Cas9, a technique that allows geneticists to edit specific parts of a person’s genome by removing or altering sections of DNA — also known as gene editing. The technique is rapidly … |
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Lipogems stem cell process helps heal tigerʼs joints
Budapest Business Journal During the stem–cell joint treatment process, a small amount of fatty tissue is taken from the patient’s body, which after mechanical purification is implanted during a 45-60 minute procedure into the joint in need of treatment,” said Dr. Róbert … |
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Spark Therapeutics’ ground-breaking gene therapy now being administered at select hospitals
Philadelphia Business Journal Spark Therapeutics’ ground-breaking gene therapy Luxturna is now being used to treat patients with a rare, inherited eye condition at a small group of medical centers across the country. “The intent behind any innovation in the lab is to ensure that … |