Category: Gene therapy

While only one infectious disease in human history has been globally eradicated, the definition of a cure is evolving dramatically. We address **what is the most recent disease that has been cured** on an individual level through groundbreaking new treatments.

Sickle cell disease, a painful genetic blood disorder, affects millions worldwide, but a new era of treatment is here. Following decades of research, transformative gene therapies approved by the FDA in late 2023 represent a new treatment for sickle cell anemia, providing a potential cure for eligible patients.