Friday, December 8, 2023

In a Breakthrough, FDA Backs Gene Editing Therapy (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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December 8, 2023
 
The Big Rundown
Two gene therapies for sickle cell disease received government approval on Friday, one of which could represent a major turning point in medical treatments. Keep reading
 
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More Big News
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Today's Jaw-Dropper
A young man has died days after he was buried alive in a pit on a remote Australian beach in what 9News describes as a "freak accident." Keep reading
 
Don't Overlook
The former East Carolina University professor who allegedly carried out a mass shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was "obsessed" with Sin City, former students say. Keep reading
 
On the Lighter Side
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Science Buzz
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Wild Card
Liz Flatt was 8 when her sister, Debbie Sue Williamson, was murdered in 1975. Keep reading
 
Comment of the Day
"Geeez! He's a nice guy? Now we can't even hate on him."
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Quote of the Day
"I've been taking care of kids with sickle cell for over 30 years, and I've been waiting for something like this to happen for a long, long time."
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