When scientists first discovered CRISPR, the possibilities for gene editing seemed endless. But challenges remain when it comes to actually translating that discovery into a therapy that works for ...
The CRISPR entry notes both its original function, as an immune defense in bacteria and archaea, and its recent adoption as a gene editing tool. The latter part of the definition raised eyebrows for ...
CRISPR Therapeutics had its first FDA-approved product in December 2023, a treatment for sickle cell disease called Casgevy. It’s also developing treatments for cancer and cardiovascular disease using ...