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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · May 22

Researchers at @Stanford have developed CRISPR-TO, a new tech acting like an "RNA mailman" to precisely target damaged neurons. This could offer new hope for ALS & spinal injuries by promoting nerve cell repair. #CRISPR #Neuroscience news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/0…

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Jul 21

CRISPR zeroes in on SDR42E1—a gene that supercharges vitamin D uptake and cripples colorectal cancer cells. 🔬☀️ #CRISPR #VitaminD digitaljournal.com/tech-science/c…

CRISPR_News's tweet card. Because gene SDR42E1 is involved in vitamin D metabolism, scientists could also target it in any of the many diseases.

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Jul 13

Big news! The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative & Innovative Genomics Institute have launched the Center for Pediatric CRISPR Cures to develop personalized gene-editing treatments for kids with rare genetic diseases. 🌍🔬 More info: chanzuckerberg.com/newsroom/cente…

CRISPR_News's tweet card. With the launch of the new center, we're one step closer to making personalized CRISPR cures a reality for children born with rare genetic diseases.

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Jun 5

Baby KJ, the world's first patient to receive personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy for a rare metabolic disease, is now home and thriving! This groundbreaking treatment offers hope for other untreatable genetic conditions. #CRISPR #GeneEditing yahoo.com/news/worlds-fi…

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · May 20

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have used CRISPR-Cas9 to create spiders that produce red fluorescent silk. This breakthrough could revolutionize materials science by enhancing silk's natural strength & elasticity. #Science #Biotech newatlas.com/biology/worlds…

CRISPR_News's tweet card. For years, the CRISPR-Cas9 genome technology has been reshaping genetic engineering, a precision tool to transform everything from agriculture to medicine. With its incredible efficiency, this...

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · May 15

Amazing news! 🌟 Baby KJ received a custom CRISPR therapy for a life-threatening genetic disorder, developed in a record 6 months! He's now thriving, and this breakthrough could revolutionize personalized medicine. A true game-changer! 🧬 #CRISPR wired.com/story/a-baby-r…

CRISPR_News's tweet card. Scientists were able to create a bespoke treatment for KJ Muldoon’s rare genetic disorder within six months. It could be a blueprint for potentially life-saving, gene-editing Crispr therapies.

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Mar 13

CRISPR is revolutionizing cancer treatment! 💥 Researchers used CRISPR to eliminate 50% of head & neck tumors in mice by targeting the SOX2 gene. Read more about this groundbreaking study: insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/oncolog… #CRISPR #CancerResearch #GeneEditing

CRISPR_News's tweet card. Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to target head and neck tumors, eliminating 50% of tumors in mice after three injections over 84 days.

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Mar 6

Johns Hopkins & Cold Spring Harbor scientists use CGISPR to boost tomato & eggplant size, enhancing flavor and yields. technologynetworks.com/applied-scienc…

CRISPR_News's tweet card. Johns Hopkins and Cold Spring Harbor researchers discovered genes controlling fruit size in tomatoes and eggplants. Using CRISPR gene editing, they modified key genes to grow larger fruits.

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Feb 17

Bahrain makes history as the first country outside the US to successfully treat sickle cell disease using #CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy, Casgevy. @CRISPRTX morningstar.com/news/globe-new…

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CRISPR News 🧬@CRISPR_News · Feb 1

England's NHS approves a groundbreaking gene therapy for sickle cell disease, offering new hope to thousands. Know as Exa-cel or Casgevy and developed by @CRISPRTX and @VertexPharma theguardian.com/society/2025/j… #Healthcare #Innovation #SickleCellDisease #GeneTherapy 🧬

CRISPR_News's tweet card. Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients

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Sickle Cell Society@SickleCellUK · Jan 31

NEW TREATMENT APPROVED FOR SICKLE CELL! We are delighted that NICE has today approved the groundbreaking gene therapy, Exa-cel, or Casgevy, for use through the NHS in people living with sickle cell disorder. Our CEO John James OBE comments here.

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