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Dr. Kiran Musunuru: The Doctor Who Changed Baby KJ's Life Through Gene Editing What if one gene could change a child's fate-and one doctor could make it happen? In this powerful and inspiring true story, Dr. Kiran Musunuru, a Harvard-trained cardiologist and geneticist, steps into the pages of medical history by rewriting not just DNA, but the future of a baby's life. Baby KJ, born with a rare, fatal genetic disorder, had no hope-until a groundbreaking new gene editing tool entered the picture: base editing. Inside this book, you'll discover: - The real-life miracle of Baby KJ, the first patient ever treated with personalized in vivo base editing - How Dr. Musunuru's work is changing the way we treat diseases-from rare genetic conditions to heart disease - The science of gene editing explained in simple, clear terms -The history and future of CRISPR and base editing, and how these tools are revolutionizing medicine - The ethical questions we must face as we enter an age where editing human DNA becomes possible - The story of Verve Therapeutics, Dr. Musunuru's biotech startup on a mission to cure diseases with one shot - Why Baby KJ's survival may be the beginning of a medical revolution that touches millions This is not just a story about science-it's about life, hope, and the future of medicine. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a medical professional, or simply someone drawn to the triumph of human ingenuity, this book will both educate and move you. Dr. Kiran Musunuru is more than a doctor-he's a pioneer, a risk-taker, and a visionary shaping a future where genetic diseases no longer have the final say.

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