Medicine & TechnologyA new technique uses retrotransposon from birds to insert genes into the genome, paving the way for improved gene therapy. Find out more about it in this article.
The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval on the use of Vyjuvek as the first topical gene therapy against dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Continue reading to find out more.
Two babies have recently been reported to have been given the first-ever treatment for a severe neurological disease called Tay-Sachs disease after more than 14 years of development.
Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle vector made from polypeptide-based materials that are adaptable to various therapies, including gene therapy, for a more effective delivery system.
Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have successfully tested using mouse models a potential gene therapy for Alzheimer's Disease that preserves memory and learning abilities.
A new method of gene therapy involves minimally invasive microneedles. The patch includes genetic material within nanoparticles and can be applied for various clinical uses such as cancers, diseases, and vaccines.
A new CRISPR-based technology for genome editing called prime editing is more efficient and reliable compared to old techniques, potentially curing 89% of all known genetic conditions.
Despite the number of mixed results in gene therapy which has had its share of setbacks, drug company giant Pfizer Inc. is pushing through with its gene therapy project. This is backed by advancement in technology and better research facilities, and for its first project, a partnership with privately-owned biotech firm Spark Therapeutics.