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CRISPR Gene Editing
CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary genome editing tool that allows precise modification of DNA sequences in living organisms, with applications spanning medicine, agriculture, and basic research.
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FDA Approves First CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel), the first CRISPR-based therapy, for treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older.
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Jennifer Doudna
Biochemist who co-developed CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology, revolutionizing molecular biology and earning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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