Gene Editing
Gene Therapy Advances for Genetic Conditions
September 15, 2025 由 AI 报道
New gene therapies are in development for conditions like follistatin-related disorders and other genetic issues, aiming to provide effective treatments without ongoing interventions. The pipeline includes therapies for muscle growth, hormone regulation, and tissue repair. This marks progress in precision medicine for rare and chronic diseases.
MIT refines prime editing to reduce gene therapy errors
October 11, 2025 由 AI 报道
Researchers at MIT have improved prime editing, a gene-editing technique, to make it 60 times more accurate by minimizing unintended DNA mutations. This advancement could enhance the safety of treatments for genetic diseases. The study, led by Vikash Chauhan, was published in Nature.