Alyssa Tapley
Alyssa Tapley is a British teenager who made headlines for being the first patient in the world to receive a life-saving treatment using base editing, a revolutionary gene editing technique. After her leukaemia treatment options had failed, doctors utilized genetically modified T-cells to effectively target and destroy her cancer cells, resulting in her complete remission, showcasing the potential of advanced gene therapies in treating genetic diseases.
Born on Jan 01, 2007 (18 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,250 | $2,700,000 | 1,283$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 3,604 | $68,000 | 60$ |
| Totals | 2 | 71,991,278 | 35,854 | $2,768,000 | 1,343$ |
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Croatia:
Alyssa Tapley from Leicester was treated with a so-called living drug three years ago and is still in successful remission.
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United Kingdom:
Alyssa is the first person in the world to have the treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital and is now enjoying life.
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United Kingdom:
Alyssa Tapley, a 13-year-old from Leicester, was treated using base editing after other treatments failed.
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