**Gene-Editing Miracle**: College Student Sees the World Through New Eyes After Experimental Treatment
Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri – A college student, Olivia Cook, with a rare inherited retinal disorder known as Leber congenital amaurosis or LCA, received an experimental gene-editing treatment that has significantly improved her vision. Born with limited central vision, Cook underwent surgery to correct the form of blindness she had, which resulted in her now being able to see more clearly, especially in dimly lit environments. The treatment utilized the gene-editing tool CRISPR, …