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Fetal hemoglobin is crucial in fetal development for oxygen transport. A gene editing strategy aims to switch cells to express fetal hemoglobin rather than adult hemoglobin, addressing issues that cause sickling in sickle cell anemia.
"The speakers discuss gene editing strategies to address sickle cell anemia by switching cells to express fetal hemoglobin. This is mentioned as a fantastic result and potential cure, relevant because sickle cell anemia affects African-Americans more frequently."