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One Infusion Held LDL Cholesterol 52 Percent Lower for a Full Year, in a Trial of Fifteen People

A CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol 52.5% and triglycerides 47.8% a full year after one infusion, in a company-funded trial of 15 patients.

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Mayo Clinic Joins a $27.7 Million Federal Push to Build One Gene Editing Platform for Rare Immune Disease

Mayo Clinic joined the federal AEGIS project to build CRISPR treatments for children with inherited immune disorders. Here is what is real.

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WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global health

The World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and gene editing. It aims to ensure scientific progress benefits all populations worldwide. Youth representatives will bring younger perspectives to these important discussions. The council will help…

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In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winter

Tomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants can now form fruit without fertilization, a process called parthenocarpy. This breakthrough dramatically increases fruit yield during cold winter growing seasons.

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The gene-edited dogs giving hope to people with pet allergies

Scientists at a biotech company have used gene editing to create two hypoallergenic beagles that don't trigger allergies

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Deaf people excluded from gene-editing debate

Letter: There is no majority support for use of gene editing on non-life-threatening conditions, writes Tom Lichy of the British Deaf Association

The Guardian - UK

There's only one acceptable path for designer babies

Designer babies who are genetically engineered for desirable health, physical, and intellectual features are now within reach using existing technologies, a prospect that raises far-reaching societal and ethical questions not unlike those associated with advances in AI. One difference, though, is that the institutions needed to open an ethical path…

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USDA Scientists Use Genome Editing to Develop Nutrient-Boosted Lettuce That Grows and Looks Completely Normal in Breakthrough Study

USDA researchers gene-edited lettuce to block red pigment, triggering beneficial flavonoid and antioxidant accumulation — without altering growth or appearance. June 15, 2026.

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CRISPR Gene Editing Achieves a Functional Cure for Sickle Cell Disease in 96 Percent of Patients — RUBY Trial Results in the New England Journal of Medicine Are Historic

The RUBY Trial (NEJM, April 2026): CRISPR-Cas12a gene editing therapy reni-cel (renizgamglogene autogedtemcel) achieved a functional cure in 27 of 28 (96%) severe sickle cell disease patients, with no painful crises for up to two years after treatment. Led by Dr. Rabi Hanna at Cleveland Clinic.

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Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think

As temperatures rise, New Zealand’s dairy farmers face a growing challenge: keeping cows cool enough to remain productive.

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‘There is no way to stop this’: ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie on her mission to genetically modify babies

The Canadian entrepreneur has always pushed the boundaries of gene editing, once attempting to turn horses into unicorns. Now she is set on modifying human embryos – something her controversial ex-husband was jailed for doing

The Guardian - UK

How CRISPR Gene Editing Is Revolutionizing Genetic Disease Treatment

Explore how CRISPR gene editing is transforming genetic disease treatment, uncovering breakthroughs, safety advances, and the future possibilities of curing inherited disorders through DNA repair.

Medical Daily

Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine

Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for high cholesterol

The Independent UK

Gene editing in Indonesia: can new biotechnology solve old agricultural problems?

Like other developing countries, Indonesia is facing a familiar dilemma: how to feed a growing population while protecting its extraordinary biodiversity.

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Gene Editing with CRISPR Technology: Pros, Cons, and the Ethics of Genetic Engineering

CRISPR gene editing offers major medical breakthroughs but raises ethical concerns. Learn its benefits, risks, and societal impact in today's genetic engineering debates.

Medical Daily

Gene Editing Medicine and Personalized Medicine: Breakthroughs Driving Health Innovation Gene Therapy to Transform Care

Explore how gene editing medicine and personalized medicine future breakthroughs are revolutionizing health innovation gene therapy, offering precise, transformative treatments and medical breakthroughs for complex diseases.

The Independent UK

Sam Altman and husband reportedly working to genetically engineer babies from having hereditary disease

Sam Altman and his husband have reportedly invested in a gene-editing startup which aims to eliminate hereditary diseases

Benzinga

Why Origin Agritech Stock Soared 92% After Hours?

Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED) surged 92.3% in after-hours trading on Tuesday.Check out the current price of SEED stock here. Northeast Market Re-Entry Drives Momentum The Beijing-based agricultural technology company held its Northeast Variety Showcase and Technology Seminar in Changchun on September 18-19. According to the company's release, the event drew…

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Gene that human ancestors lost millions of years ago could help treat gout

Researchers used evolutionary genetics and CRISPR gene editing tech to develop an innovative treatment for gout. The approach has yet to be tested in humans.

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'These decisions were completely reckless': Funding cuts to mRNA vaccines will make America more vulnerable to pandemics

mRNA expert Jeff Coller spoke with Live Science about the future of mRNA vaccines in the United States in the aftermath of huge federal funding cuts.

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Gene editing technology could be used to save species on the brink of extinction

Earth’s biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent “sixth mass extinction” threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity – or variation – within species.

MarketBeat

3 Bullish Biotech Stocks With Explosive Growth Trends

These small-cap biotech stocks offer high-reward potential with bullish momentum and key catalysts ahead in urology, autoimmune, and gene editing therapies

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Gene-edited pigs may soon enter the Canadian market, but questions about their impact remain

The Canadian government is currently considering approving the entry of gene-edited pigs into the food system.

International Business Times

The Future of Cancer Treatment Is Here — And It Starts with the Right Clinical Trial

Cancer research no longer moves slowly; it advances rapidly. Revolutionary discoveries in precision medicine, immunotherapy, and gene editing emerge almost weekly, yet many patients still confront enormous hurdles when they look for cutting‑edge options.

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