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• [New] CRISPR Therapeutics expects to initiate a clinical trial of CTX460 in mid-2026. Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] CRISPR Therapeutics is advancing a pipeline of in vivo gene editing candidates addressing major unmet needs in cardiovascular, metabolic and rare diseases using its proprietary, de-risked lipid nanoparticle delivery platform. Investing News Network (INN)
• [New] Africa's future in genomics will not be left to chance - it will be forged by courageous young scientists who dare to shape policies for justice and equitable health. Oncodaily - Oncology News, Insights, Stories
• [New] A total of 4,000 biological samples will be collected, and 2,000 full genome sequences will be generated from individuals across 17 districts - making it India's first genome-mapping project with a tribal health focus. Guidely
• [New] In 2024, tourism generated 10.9 trillion dollars, nearly 10% of global GDP, and is projected to reach 16.5 trillion dollars by 2035. Mirage News
• [New] The longer a drug has been available in generic form, the greater the difference in safety risk between its U.S. - and India-made forms. The Conversation
• [New] NIH announced that it will establish up to 8 centers of excellence under the new Big Data to Knowledge initiative, designed to capitalize on the exponential growth of biomedical research data, such as from genomics, imaging, and electronic health records. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• [New] Through global genomic surveillance, advanced vaccines, and targeted therapies, many infectious diseases could be eliminated, while genetic conditions become preventable through pre-implantation screening and in-utero interventions. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] Ukraine's CERT-UA has observed Russian hackers using AI to automate cyberattacks, generate malware, and exploit zero-click vulnerabilities, marking a shift toward Steal & Go operations and AI-assisted hybrid warfare coordinated with missile strikes. EU DisinfoLab
• [New] The shifts we are observing in talent, investment, and generative AI adoption are not fleeting trends; they are foundational changes that will shape the global economy for years to come. World Techs
• [New] AI-generated malware remains inferior to human-created threats. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] In 2026, amid talent scarcity and generational shifts, culture will be a company's strongest retention tool. Observer
• At the University of Minnesota, machine learning models blend genomics, imaging, and longitudinal records to predict who will benefit from specific therapies and who will not. Binary Verse AI
• Gene drive technology is rapidly advancing, offering powerful new tools with the potential to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges in public health and environmental conservation. Crop Biotech Update
• NIH-funded scientists identified genetic variations that put people at risk for several common and complex disorders, including breast cancer, gout, lung cancer, schizophrenia, glioblastoma, and blood cholesterol and lipid levels. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Three independent research teams supported by NEI found a gene, called complement factor H, that affects a person's risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people over age 60. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• The Cure Sickle Cell Initiative will take advantage of the latest genetic discoveries and technological advances to move the most promising genetic-based curative therapies safely into clinical trials within five to 10 years. / USA National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• NIH issued a statement saying that it will not fund any use of gene-editing technologies in human embryos. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• The global expansion of genetic testing could lead to a new era of personalized medicine, with preventive and therapeutic approaches tailored to individuals' unique genetic profiles, ushering in the age of precision medicine. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Carrier genetic testing identifies individuals carrying a gene for a disease that could be passed on to their children. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Within the next decade, gene therapy could offer effective treatments for more patients with genetic diseases. CNA
• A top United States regulator plans to unveil a faster approach to approving custom gene-editing treatments, a move designed to unleash a wave of industry investment that will yield cures for patients with rare diseases. financialpost

Last updated: 16 November 2025