verify similar statements Epps had already made to members of the national media.

Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.before considering another sickle cell gene therapy.

Scientists believe being a carrier of the sickle cell trait helps protect against severe malaria.Gene therapy treatments can cost millions of dollars and experts have previously raised concerns that they could remain out of reach for the people who would benefit most.Englands National Health Service negotiated a significant confidential discount to make it available to eligible patients.

the genetic mutation can cause severe anemia.research earlier this year showed medical expenses for current sickle cell treatments.

39 out of 42 patients who got the therapy did not need a red blood cell transfusion for at least a year afterward.

Casgevy made by the Boston-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals(Europe) Ltd.The goal of the flight is to send the Starship on a looping trajectory around the planet before re-entry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii.

it will carry out rocket firings to slow down as if it was heading for a landing pad.Multiple test flights will be needed to demonstrate the reliability required for astronaut flights and its not yet clear how long that might take.

And the rockets self-destruct system was upgraded to make sure it will act promptly if needed.The Starship upper stage being maneuvered into place atop its Super Heavy booster Wednesday afternoon.