People with sickle cell disease are immunocompromised, which means they have an increased risk of infection. For this reason, immunizations are an important part of complete sickle cell care. This ...

But behind that calm façade was a condition he kept private for most of his career: β-thalassemia minor, a genetic blood disorder that results in mild anemia and chronic fatigue. Diagnosed in ...

This is tested for the mutations causing thalassemia. It also vital that affected children are cared for with safe blood transfusion and affordable chelation.

CRISPR can't target every location in the genome, and it can't fix the thousands of mutations present in diseases like cystic fibrosis," said co-senior author Omar Abudayyeh, Ph.D., an ...

New gene editing tool shows promise for treating diseases with multiple mutations Date: April 9, 2025 Source: Mass General Brigham Summary: Investigators have developed STITCHR, a new gene editing ...

He was removed from the ministry on April 2, after the archdiocese said he was accused of sexual misconduct with a minor — which prosecutors allege occurred between Feb. 8 and March 22 of this year.

The Thane police on Tuesday arrested a 19-year-old man on charges of raping and murdering a minor girl in Mumbra. The crime came to light after locals heard a sound coming from a window duct and ...

The case stems from an unvaccinated minor in Allen County. State and local public health officials are working together to determine if there are any additional cases in the region, health ...

A Roman Catholic priest serving in Downey has been arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. The Rev. Jaime Arriaga, who was ordained in June of last year, surrendered to law ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A disgraced former San Jose City Councilman, Omar Torres, was convicted Tuesday of sexually molesting a minor. During his court appearance on Tuesday, 43-year-old ...

A student who is living in Omaha, Nebraska, working on a contract basis said, 'I am not undermining my mistake, but it is unfortunate that I am being asked to self deport for a minor offence ...

In a shocking turn of events, Meet “Prince” Brahmbhatt, a prominent Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) player currently associated with Medal Esports, has been accused of serious misconduct involving a ...