Gene editing breakthroughs are revolutionizing the landscape of medicine, transforming how we approach genetic diseases.Recent advancements, such as base editing and prime editing developed by researchers like David Liu, have opened new frontiers in the fight against conditions that were once deemed untreatable.
The Breakthrough Prizes 2025 celebrated groundbreaking contributions in science by recognizing three distinguished Harvard scientists who are making significant strides in gene editing and medical research.This prestigious award, often dubbed the "Oscars of Science," was established to honor exceptional advancements in life sciences, fundamental physics, and mathematics.