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FDA approves first gene therapy for sickle cell disease

Name: FDA approves first gene therapy for sickle cell disease
Uploaded: 2023-12-08T18:30:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 23 s
Description: The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first-ever gene-editing therapy that uses a cutting-edge technology called CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first-ever gene-editing therapy that uses a cutting-edge technology called CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.