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CRISPR Partially Restores Vision to Blind Patients During Trial

Results from a Phase 1/2 clinical trial indicate that CRISPR gene-editing has enhanced the vision of individuals with inherited blindness, offering promising prospects for patients and suggesting broader applications of CRISPR in human therapeutics.Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare disorder affecting approximately one in every 40,000 newborns. Individuals with LCA carry a genetic...

Dog Cancer Vaccine Doubles Survival Rates in Trial

Hunter, an 11-year-old golden retriever, has lived two years cancer-free after his treatment with Yale's cancer vaccine for dogs. Credit: PixaobayThe greatest sorrow of owning a pet is their limited lifespan. Fortunately, scientists are addressing this issue by developing a new cancer vaccine for dogs, which significantly increases their survival rates against certain types...