The Download: the first personalized gene-editing drug, and Montana’s Right to Try experiment
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The Download provides its newsletter recipients with a daily dose of global technology-related news
In this edition of the newsletter, the focus is on gene editing, medical treatments, and AI
Researchers have created a bespoke treatment to correct a deadly metabolic condition in a one-year-old child, marking the first time gene editing has been used to treat a single individual
There have been discussions about making experimental drugs more accessible to US citizens, leading to the potential creation of hubs for experimental treatments, such as in the state of Montana
There is a growing trend towards the use of AI in memory, with focus being put onto improving chatbots’ memory, but critics are concerned about the lack of evidence to support the use of such technology
Access to experimental medical treatments in the US is expanding, with discussions occurring around the creation of hubs for experimental treatment, while the country also cuts funding for scientific research