Scientists reprogram T Cells to target autoimmune diseases
The non-viral technique is promising more specific therapies.
Genetherapy
First human CRISPR study in the US could begin soon
The University of Pennsylvania has listed it in a medical trials directory.
Gene therapy treatment for hereditary eye disease will cost $850,000
The treatment’s developer is exploring a payment plan option.
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FDA OKs first gene therapy for hereditary disease
Luxturna can treat a rare form of inherited blindness.
Gene therapy gives 'bubble babies' immune systems
The new treatment restored all three major immune cell types in the babies.
New gene therapy technique saves boy's life by growing new skin
Engineering and growing large amounts of skin this way could help others with the rare disease.
Gene therapy for advanced lymphoma gets FDA approval
It's the second approved gene therapy in the US.
First FDA-approved genetic therapy fights leukemia
The procedure modifies a patient's autologous cells to target the cancer.
First gene therapy drug proves a flop in the market
Glybera's $1 million price tag likely doomed it from the start.
Stem cell-based cartilage could fix your broken hip
The living joint can even release anti-inflammatory molecules.
Blind woman may see thanks to gene therapy and light
Optogenetics are getting their first proper test in humans.
