CRISPR Cure For Sickle Cell May Be Slowed By Black Patients' Mistrust

The video discusses Maya Washington's life with sickle cell disease, highlighting its challenges and the lack of visible symptoms. It covers the genetic nature of the disease, its impact on health, and the current treatment options, including bone marrow transplants and emerging CRISPR gene editing. The video also addresses the mistrust in the medical community among black patients, which affects clinical trial participation, and the efforts to build trust through community outreach.

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