Diseases that affect the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye, are a significant cause of visual impairment and blindness. Gene therapy holds promise for treating some of these ...

Alison Clare has received funding from the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. Her position is currently funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Biomedical ...

In a world-first trial, scientists used a one-off CRISPR gene edit to switch off a liver “fat brake” gene, slashing stubborn ...

Penn and CHOP researchers will utilize the new protocol to distribute customizable drugs that target specific genetic disorders.

The updated label now includes a boxed warning and a new “limitation of use" in addition to the removal of the prior ...

In a major step forward for cancer care, researchers at ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute have shown that disabling the ...

An experimental gene-editing therapy developed by Crispr Therapeutics is showing promise for treating heart disease.

The Asia-Pacific gene therapy market was valued at $349.1 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 36.8% to reach nearly $7 billion in 2030. This predicted ...

ZURICH (Reuters) - Roche is buying U.S.-based gene therapy specialist Spark Therapeutics for $4.3 billion after developments in this area convinced the Swiss drugmaker to "step up", Chief Executive ...