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Death in CRISPR gene therapy study sparks search for answers
Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died last month during a study testing gene editing treatment.
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Man Starts Nonprofit To Find Treatment For Brother's Rare Disease
The family is searching for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Man Starts Nonprofit To Find Treatment For Brother's Rare Disease
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Salmonella outbreak traced to organic basil sold at Trader Joe's
The affected product is sold as Infinite Herbs brand organic basil, which comes in 2.5-ounce clamshell-style containers.
Olivia Munn says breast cancer led her to medically induced menopause
The actor has also endured four surgeries and a double mastectomy since her diagnosis a year ago.
Human infections from rat urine increasing in New York City
A disease that can be transmitted to people through rat urine — human leptospirosis — saw its highest number of cases in NYC in 2023.
Israel launches retaliatory strike against Iran, US officials say
Israel had promised to retaliate for Iran's Saturday attack, in which Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
Starbucks plans to cut down on the plastic in its cold drink cups
The chain says its cold drinks and the cups they're served in are surging in popularity. A redesigned cup could use as much as 20% less plastic.
