Sixteen-year-old Vian from Coventry no longer needs blood transfusions after pioneering gene editing
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Sixteen-year-old Vian from Coventry no longer needs blood transfusions after pioneering gene editing

1 hour ago · Originally published 9 Oct 2026 10/10 Original headline: Teen’s life changed by gene editing that stopped blood disorder symptoms
Vian, who was born with the blood disorder thalassemia, has seen her symptoms reversed after undergoing a new gene-editing treatment. By editing her own stem cells, doctors have removed her need for monthly transfusions, allowing her to pursue her ambition of training as a nurse.
Source: BBC News UK West Midlands
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