US doctors rewrite DNA of infant with severe genetic disorder in medical first
Briefly

US doctors have successfully treated a baby, KJ, with a customized gene-editing therapy for a severe genetic disorder known as CPS1 deficiency. This milestone, praised by international researchers, showcases the potential of gene editing to address devastating genetic diseases shortly after birth. The process was initiated immediately upon diagnosis, with the therapy developed and tested in just six months. KJ received multiple doses of the treatment and is currently thriving. This advancement in gene editing, particularly through the use of base editing, brings hope for future treatments for similar conditions.
This groundbreaking treatment marks a significant advance in medical science, showing the viability of gene editing for severe infant genetic disorders. It's a hope-filled step forward.
We are optimistic that KJ's treatment heralds the beginning of a new era in genetic medicine, potentially allowing us to treat many others suffering from similar conditions.
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