One of a kind: For the first time, a CRISPR drug treats a child’s unique mutation

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One of a kind: For the first time, a CRISPR drug treats a child’s unique mutation

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For the first time, a CRISPR drug treats a child’s unique mutation
Scientists hope more children will benefit
WITHIN DAYS after KJ was born in Philadelphia in August 2024 it was clear that something was wrong. He was not eating and slept too much. Blood tests revealed sky-high levels of…

This story appeared on economist.com, 2025-05-15 17:00:00.