Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of abnormal haemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. These cells tend to clump ...

Over the last few months, there have been multiple reports on new treatments for sickle cell disease. In this feature, we highlight the biggest updates in this field and think about what the future ...

People with sickle cell disease are immunocompromised, which means they have an increased risk of infection. For this reason, immunizations are an important part of complete sickle cell care. This ...

COLUMBIANA, Ala. (WVTM) - An Alabama cafeteria worker has been fired for collecting donations to pay for student lunches. The Shelby County School Board decided to terminate Avette Dunn following ...

A bone marrow transplant process is safe and curative for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a trial completed at about 20 cancer centers. A bone marrow transplant process co ...

Trial at @hopkinskimmel and other centrs finds reduced-intensity haploidentical bone marrow transplant can cure sickle cell disease. › A bone marrow transplant process co-developed by investigators at ...

A team has used a process known as DNA origami to make electrochemical sensors that can quickly detect and measure biomarkers. Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have ...

A designer's origami dresses were showcased at London Fashion Week on Saturday. The artist, Darryl Bedford, forms his clever creations using a combination of techniques. This includes the Japanese ...

It’s not hyperbole to say that nineteen-year-old UK artist Sienna Spiro is one of the most accomplished and emotive young singers since the arrival of Adele in 2008, flaunting her storytelling on ...

A cutting-edge gene therapy has been approved for NHS use for some patients with severe sickle cell disease. Casgevy, also known as exa-cel, was the first treatment to be licensed using gene-editing ...