Regulators in Britain on Thursday approved the first treatment derived from CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing method. Called Casgevy, the treatment is intended to cure sickle-cell disease and a related condition, beta thalassemia. The manufacturers, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, based in Boston, and CRISPR Therapeutics, based in Switzerland, say about 2,000 patients in Britain with sickle-cell disease or…
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We’re one week out from Thanksgiving, and you need showstopping sides (read to the very end for rapid-fire recipes) and meatless mains and dairy-free desserts, and you need them stat. So let’s not waste a moment of time. This … is Recipe Matchmaker. Replacing the Turkey “I am looking for a stand-in main dish to…
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If you need an extra wide (or EE) fit, put forth boho-chic with this simple slipper. Not only is it available in four different widths, but it also features heel pillow pads and a bouncy-soft footbed for superior rebound and cushioning. Sizes: 5-12 Colors: Tan, Black, Black/Rhinestones Material: Suede or leather, synthetic Widths: Narrow, Medium,…
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Seniors are one of the fastest-growing populations of cannabis users in the United States. While some older adults have used pot for decades, studies suggest that others are turning to the drug for the first time to help them sleep better, dampen pain or treat anxiety — especially when prescription drugs, which often come with…
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By now, your Thanksgiving preparations may nearly be set. You are on top of the menu, who’s cooking what, seating, tasks for the children. But what about the wine? This is the easy part of holiday planning, with just a few guiding principles to keep in mind. If you’re having a big party, don’t worry…
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On Thanksgiving, Carey McKearnan and her family typically squeeze more than 20 firm Key limes for the juice her mother, Sherin McKearnan, uses to make Key lime pie. “It cleanses your palate; it adds brightness,” Carey McKearnan said of the pie. The Fort Lauderdale native and her family also serve turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and…
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To be clear: There is nothing wrong with assembling a vegetarian Thanksgiving feast out of your favorite vegetable sides. A tray of scalloped potatoes with cider-glazed brussels sprouts and roasted mushrooms would be a very fine meal. But given that Thanksgiving is essentially the Food Super Bowl, you might want a showstopping star, something big…
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Savage X Fenty is always a go-to for accessible pricing, inclusive sizing, and an extensive lingerie collection. And if you’re looking for an all-over lace look, this one’s for you. My favorite thing about lace teddies? Throw on a pair of denim jeans or a mini skirt, and you can call it a party outfit.…
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Sally Darr, the exacting chef and owner of La Tulipe, a tiny 1980s-era French bistro in downtown Manhattan renowned for its exquisite yet homey French cooking — and often agonizing delays — resulting from her infamous perfectionism, died on Nov. 7 at her home in the West Village. She was 100. Her niece, Dorothy Darr,…
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During the Hindu festival of Diwali, intricate neon-hued sand decorations called rangoli embellish the entrances of homes across India and the diaspora, their presence intended to ward off evil and usher in good fortune. At a recent Diwali dinner party at the Mumbai restaurant Masque, its owner, Aditi Dugar, 40, and chef, Varun Totlani, 31,…
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