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TopicGene therapy

Topic: gene therapy

Sickle cell disease could have a cure soon, gene therapy shows good results in clinical trial

Results of phase 1&2 of 'LentiGlobin' therapy's trial, published by US researchers in NEJM, say durability remains to be seen. Oral pills more helpful for patients in Africa, India.

Genetics labs come under watch, govt to monitor gene therapy research across India

Evaluation panel of scientists & clinicians proposed. Under new Indian Council of Medical Research guidelines, germ-line gene therapy remains prohibited.

The difference between Crispr babies and ‘Bubble Boy’

As medical science and tech develop by leaps and bounds, we're still slowing down when it comes to the ethics of human experimentation.

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The Bengal Files has made sure Kolkata dusts history books to find out real Gopal Mukherjee

Whether it is due to the alleged unofficial ban on The Bengal Files or allegations by Gopal Mukherjee’s family against Agnihotri, everyone in the state wants to know more about Mukherjee.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?