The Latest Breaking News from Gene Therapy

Gene therapy can partly restore sight in blind people, researchers reveal

Optogenetic therapy, based on Nobel prize-winning science, involves turning nerve cells on and off using light

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Huntington's Gene Therapy Still Appears to Slow Daily Function Decline at Four Years, but Main Score Misses Significance

Four-year AMT-130 data show a lasting daily function signal, but the main Huntington's score lost significance. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Gene therapy: The breakthrough that inspired Spider-Man | Euronews Tech Talks

Although an inspiration for science fiction movies, gene therapy is real. Here is how it works and what could be improved about it.

Euronews · Sep 30

Cardinal Health Earnings: Can Perfection Get Priced In Twice?

Cardinal Health stock hit a new all-time high after mixed earnings, with analyst price target hikes, gene therapy logistics wins and a 29-year dividend growth streak supporting the uptrend.

MarketBeat · Aug 12

11-year-old becomes first UK patient to receive gene therapy for rare condition

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

Girl, 11, becomes first UK patient to have ‘groundbreaking’ gene therapy to save her sight

Catherine L’Estrange, from North Acton in London, is hopeful the surgery will allow her to continue one of her favourite hobbies – reading books

The Independent UK · Jul 23

11-year-old girl is first UK patient to have gene therapy to halt sight loss

Catherine L’Estrange was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition as a baby and hopes the treatment will allow her to keep reading books.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

FDA Expands CRISPR Gene Therapy Casgevy to Children as Young as 2 with Sickle Cell Disease

FDA approved Casgevy CRISPR gene therapy for children as young as 2 with sickle cell disease on July 1, 2026. Here's what families need to know about this milestone.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

FDA drug approval affects healthcare around the world, but political shortcuts could hurt the agency’s international reputation

At the beginning of July 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy for young children with sickle cell disease.

The Conversation · Jul 15

India developing indigenous solutions to global health challenges: Rajnath Singh

India is setting new benchmarks in medical research and indigenous solutions. Gene therapy and nuclear medicine are key areas of advancement for global health. The nation's health system is becoming more self-reliant and affordable for citizens. Indigenous manufacturing of medical equipment has gained momentum through new schemes. Uttar Pradesh has…

The Economic Times · Jul 13