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Biggest medical advances in 2023

Green light for CRISPR gene editing On December 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy (SN: 12/8/23). The treatment, called Casgevy, targets sickle cell disease by helping patients produce healthy hemoglobin. In people ...

Fear of recent AI advances shouldn’t overshadow the ways AI has already been improving our lives

Throughout history, new technologies have often been met with fear, skepticism, and resistance. The pace of AI advancement has invoked a blend of excitement and apprehension, sparking important discussions about its potential impact on our lives. However, as with the automobile, the telephone, and t...