Possible New Cure for Sickle Cell Disease — VOA Learning English
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A group of health experts recently announced that a new gene editing treatment for sickle cell disease was safe for patients. The treatment could provide a new cure that attacks the disease at its genetic source.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The disease is common in places with high cases of malaria, like Africa and India. It strikes among Black Americans, Africans, and Middle Easterners more than other groups. Scientists believe being a carrier of SCD helps protect against severe malaria.
People with SCD carry unhealthy blood cells that result in blockages, called blood clots. This can cause pain and damage bones and organs…
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