Sickle-Cell Treatment Created With Gene Editing Wins U.K. Approval
The first treatment that relies on CRISPR is expected to receive U.S. approval next month. But it may cost millions of dollars per patient. | Date: | |
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This gene-editing therapy could cure sickle cell disease, and it’s close to FDA approval
A breakthrough treatment for sickle cell patients could soon become the first gene-editing treatment to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that affects roughly 100,000 ...Nov. 15, 2023 - thehill.com - Just In News | The Hill -
UK approves world-first gene-edit drug for sickle cell disease
Medical regulators approve a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.Nov. 16, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - United Kingdom -
UK becomes 1st country to approve gene therapy treatment for sickle cell, thalassemia
Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling illness in the U.K. In a statement on Thursday, the ...Nov. 16, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: International - United Kingdom -
World's first gene therapy for sickle cell and thalassemia approved in U.K.
The first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease has been approved in the U.K., a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the disease.Nov. 16, 2023 - cbsnews.com - World - CBSNews.com -
The world's first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain
Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling illness in the U.K. In a statement on Thursday, the ...Nov. 16, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Health -
A Single Infusion of a Gene-Editing Treatment Lowered High Cholesterol
It’s still early days for a novel form of gene therapy called base editing, but this small study in people with extremely high cholesterol shows striking results.Nov. 14, 2023 - wired.com - Wired -
New Gene Editing Treatment Cuts Dangerous Cholesterol in Small Study
The trial involved only 10 patients, but it suggests cholesterol can be permanently reduced with a single treatment for patients at risk of heart disease.Nov. 13, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Health -
Verve Therapeutics’ stock falls 40% as analysts question safety of cholesterol-cutting gene-editing treatment
Analysts raise concerns about comparative effectiveness of experimental cholesterol treatment.Nov. 13, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
UK approves Crispr gene editing therapy in global first
Regulator authorises treatment for sickle cell disease and beta thalassaemiaNov. 16, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom -
Gene Editing Will Change Medicine---and Maybe Health Investing Too
The first treatment based on the Nobel Prize-winning Crispr technology is poised to win FDA approval next month, offering hope to patients and opportunities to investors.Nov. 24, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
Sickle-Cell-Disease Research vs. Bureaucracy
The government spins its wheels at great expense and few patients are helped.Nov. 16, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
'Past Lives,' wins at Gotham Awards, while De Niro says speech was edited
Celine Song’s wistful romance “Past Lives” has earned top honors at the Gotham Awards at an award-season kickoff where the night’s biggest drama came in a political speech by Robert De Niro that the actor claimed had been editedNov. 28, 2023 - abcnews.go.com - ABC News: Entertainment -
UK economy is addicted to immigration but there are long-term treatments | Larry Elliott
Immigration fuels growth and much-needed workers but there are ways to wean UK plc off its dependency. Rishi Sunak can’t catch a break. Barely was the ink dry on last week’s autumn statement than the news came out of record migration figures. The ...Nov. 26, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - United Kingdom -
UK mortgage approvals beat forecasts to hit 3-month high
Bank of England data points to stabilisation in property market after long period of low house salesNov. 29, 2023 - ft.com - UK homepage - United Kingdom -
Broadcom and VMware win final deal approval, but their stocks fall
Broadcom and VMware expect to close their merger Wednesday, though analysts noted that the final approval from China came with conditions.Nov. 21, 2023 - marketwatch.com - MarketWatch.com - Top Stories -
PG&E Wins Approval to Bury More Than 1,200 Miles of Power Lines
The utility said its plan is essential to preventing wildfires in California. The company’s power lines have ignited numerous deadly fires in recent years.Nov. 16, 2023 - online.wsj.com - WSJ.com: World News -
UK school pupils ‘using AI to create indecent imagery of other children’
Protection groups call for urgent action to help pupils understand risks of making images that legally constitute child sexual abuse. Children in British schools are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make indecent images of other children, a ...Nov. 27, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - United Kingdom -
‘We need tangible benefit’: Does investment in UK renewables create jobs?
Locals in north-east Scotland say the billions poured into wind power have bypassed the communityNov. 17, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom -
UK chancellor urged to create ‘concierge service’ to attract FDI
Long-awaited report by Lord Harrington comes as investment into Britain languishesNov. 14, 2023 - ft.com - World - United Kingdom -
UK government to introduce legislation to create independent football regulator
Football governance bill was announced in king’s speechRegulator will ensure ‘compliance’ with financial rulesThe government is to put a football governance bill before parliament in the coming year, confirming the legislation that will create an ...Nov. 7, 2023 - theguardian.com - The Guardian - United Kingdom -
Palantir Wins Big N.H.S. Contract Despite U.K. Criticism
The Peter Thiel-owned company overcame opposition from activists, doctors and lawmakers to sign a lucrative deal with England’s National Health Service.Nov. 21, 2023 - nytimes.com - NYT > Business - United Kingdom -
Meta’s new AI milestone: Emu Video and Emu Edit set to revolutionize text-to-video generation and image editing
Meta's new AI tools, Emu Edit and Emu Video, are set to redefine the landscape of digital creativity, offering unprecedented control in image editing and a novel approach to video generation.Nov. 16, 2023 - venturebeat.com - VentureBeat -
UK Foreign Secretary calls for increase of weapons production to help Ukraine win
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Judd Trump: 2011 champion cruises into UK quarter-finals with 6-0 win over Jamie Jones
Judd Trump, the 2011 champion, says he will have to 'significantly improve' despite a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Jamie Jones at the UK Championship.Nov. 29, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - United Kingdom -
UK Championship 2023: Ronnie O'Sullivan wins but Neil Robertson makes early exit
Seven-time winner Ronnie O'Sullivan claims a comfortable 6-2 first-round victory over Anthony McGill in the UK Championship in York.Nov. 28, 2023 - bbc.co.uk - BBC News - Home - United Kingdom