# US regulators approve two gene therapies for sickle cell disease

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/us-regulators-approve-two-gene-therapies-for-sickle-cell-disease/
- Published: 2023-12-10T09:15:35-06:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image caption: A blood cell altered by sickle cell disease. Image credit: AP. Article by Edward Helmore. The Guardian – December 8, 2023. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough Crispr gene-editing technology, opening up two “transformative therapy” avenues for some patients. The FDA […] Click here to view original web page at www.theguardian.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio