Gene therapy Current Affairs, GK & News
Ministry of Health: Complaints to ICMR on misuse of Stem Cell therapy
On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Heath informed Lok Sabha that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has received several complaints on misuse of stem cell therapy. Highlights The National Apex Committee operating under the ministry is evaluating the complaints. The committee is to recommend actions against these complaints. The National Apex Committee for ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Biomedical Research • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Gene therapy • ICMR • Lok Sabha • Stem cells
Facts Box: ICMR Guidelines on Gene Therapy
The Indian Council on Medical Research has issued guidelines on Gene Therapy. The aim of the guideline is to enable the stakeholders comply with the R&D of Gene Therapeutic Products being produced and tested inside the country. Overview of the guidelines The guide includes scientific and ethical considerations that are allowed in gene therapy. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Topics: Biopharmaceuticals • Diseases • Gene editing Technology • Gene Technology • Gene therapy • Genetic Diseases • Genetic disorder • Health
ICMR: Task Force on Gene Therapy
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will set up a task force on gene therapy in order to encourage research in the field. The purpose of setting up the task force is to explore gene editing based therapeutic approaches that will treat illness. Highlights The task force will work on genetic diseases affecting brain, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Topics: Biomedical Research • Cancer • Diabetes • Gene therapy • Genetic Diseases • Haemophilia • Health • ICMR
Designer Baby
A designer baby is a human embryo that has been genetically modified, usually following guidelines set by the parent or scientist, to produce desirable traits. This is done using various methods, such as gene therapy or Pre implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Gene therapy is a technique in which genes are inserted into an individual’s cells ..
Topics: Bioethics • Biology • Biotechnology • Branches of biology • Designer baby • Emerging technologies • Gene • Gene therapy • Genetic engineering • Molecular biology • Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
US approves first gene therapy for cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved first gene therapy, a treatment that uses patient’s own immune cells to fight acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The approval will usher new approach to treatment of cancer and other serious and life-threatening diseases. Studies have shown that 83% of patients responded to this treatment, achieving remission within three ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Topics: Cancer • Gene therapy • International • Medical Science • Science and Technology • US