An important signaling protein which regulates the production of hemoglobin has been identified CRISPR-Cas9 genetic screen was used to look for fetal hemoglobin regulators in human red blood cells, ...

Knocking out BCL11A switches cellular production of hemoglobin from mutated adult form to normal fetal form. Scientists have managed to correct sickle cell disease (SCD) in adult mice by knocking out ...

New research shows it's possible to reactivate production of fetal hemoglobin production in adult mice and effectively reverse sickle cell disease. The new studies show that interfering with a single ...

Preterm infants commonly develop anemia requiring red blood cell transfusions (RBCTx). Although an alternative therapy is recombinant human erythropoietin (Epo), it is not widely employed. To provide ...

The gene editing technology CRISPR is one step closer to treating genetic diseases in humans. Last week, Crispr Therapeutics filed an application with European regulatory authorities to begin clinical ...

Hemoglobin's crucial role in oxygen transportation underscores its importance for cell function and overall health Insufficient hemoglobin can lead to fatigue, weakness, and various health ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Our son has porphyria cutanea tarda. I would like some information. The doctor says it is a rare disease.- Mrs. C. Dear Mrs. C.: Porphyrias are rare. In porphyria, something has ...

While there are various dietary sources and supplements to boost hemoglobin levels, certain fruits can naturally aid in this process due to their rich nutritional content. Pomegranate: Pomegranates ...