CRISPR gene therapy Casgevy can nearly eliminate sickle cell crises, but difficult stem‑cell collection is delaying access ...

Tatyana Thompson was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia as a baby. When she became a parent, her symptoms worsened. A treatment at Johns Hopkins finally cured her.

Sickle cell disease can lead to a severe complication known as acute chest syndrome (ACS), but the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech ...

"The shutting down of units like this, adding to people's waiting time, adding to people's journey time, are the types of things that could definitely leave someone with sickle cell in a lot of pain, ...

Today, Kwincy Lassiter is a 25-year-old student enjoying a second chance at life. However, the first 16 years of his sickle cell journey looked much different.

If you or someone you know has sickle cell disease (SCD), you may have heard of Lyfgenia, one of two gene therapies approved for this condition. Gene therapies are the only treatments for SCD that can ...

J. Snow and Marlon Wayans Q&A for doc on sickle cell "You Look Fine" ...

Three University High students have started the Caring Cells Project to raise awareness and provide care packages for families affected by Sickle Cell disease.

Music helps break down barriers. Once students connect emotionally, they are more open to understanding what sickle ...

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder of red blood cells. Some parents may learn that their infant has this disorder after prenatal testing. Hospitals also test for SCA after birth as part ...