They were initially identified through a Hubble program called the Frontier Fields.

the genetic mutation can cause severe anemia.extremely arduous procedures that come with very unpleasant side effects.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals said it had not yet established a price for the treatment in Britain and was working with health authorities to secure reimbursement and access for eligible patients as quickly as possible.Britains regulator said its decision to authorize the gene therapy for sickle cell disease was based on a study done on 29 patients.have been the only long-lasting treatment.

Patients first receive a course of chemotherapy.and CRISPR Therapeutics was approved by the agency for the treatment for patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia who are 12 years old and over.

Patients typically require blood transfusions every few weeks.

Middle Eastern and Indian descent.following up on their Singapore summit in June.

will be in the same room on Saturday as his North Korean counterpart at the Association of South East Asian Nations annual regional forum.but they remain open to discussions.

Senior Trump administration officials have urged patience.Pompeos comments came after the White House announced Thursday that U.