The First Crispr Medicine Is Now Approved in the US 🧬

🔬 A groundbreaking development has taken place in the medical world - FDA has approved the first-ever Crispr gene therapy for patients with sickle cell disease.

🧬 Named Casgevy, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Crispr Therapeutics, this revolutionizing therapy offers a one-time solution to this inherited blood disorder which affects over 100,000 people in the US. This could change lives forever!

💉 How does it work? The therapy involves editing patients' cells outside the body to address the genetic defect, returning them as a counter measure to prevent painful sickle cell disease episodes.

🌐This is not just a giant leap for medical science but also an evidence of the power that digital innovation holds. Just as I always say, we must understand and embrace the potential of emerging technologies to transform various facets of our life and work.

💡 With successful trials, this Crispr solution shows great promise. It also underlines how we can dimension emerging technologies, like AI, Web3, metaverse and gene editing, to rewrite the foundations of our social, economic, and political systems.

🌈 However, as custodians of digital age, I believe, alongside excitement, it's crucial to ensure the equity and accessibility of these advanced treatments.

🔮 The world's first Crispr gene editing therapy approval paints an optimistic picture of our future. One where we are conquering genetic disorders and improving millions of lives. Just imagine the world we are stepping into!

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Read the article: https://www.wired.com/story/the-first-crispr-medicine-is-now-approved-in-the-us/

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