‘Delete-to-recruit’: new gene-editing method targets sickle cell

By 2025-06-25T13:30:55

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Researchers have developed a novel gene therapy approach that reactivates dormant genes by repositioning them closer to genetic switches called enhancers - showing promise for treating blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

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