Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches India's first indigenous "CRISPR" based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, which particularly affects India's tribal population

India, Nov. 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today launched India's first indigenous "CRISPR" based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, which particularly affects India's tribal population. The therapy, named "BIRSA 101" is dedicated to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, whose 150th anniversary was observed few days back and who is remembered as a great tribal freedom fighter.

While announcing this, the Minister said that India has formally begun its decisive journey towards becoming a Sickle Cell Disease-free nation, marking a historic turning point in t...