While both sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease involve mutations in the haemoglobin gene, they are fundamentally different in terms of symptoms, severity, and impact on daily life.

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day 2025, observed on June 19, aims to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and advocate for better care.

With sickle cell disease, the mutations in a person’s two copies of the HBB gene cause red blood cells to become rigid and crescent-shaped, resembling a sickle, rather than the usual round ...

Over a hundred sickle cell warriors and their families turned out in support for World Sickle Cell Day at West Oakland’s ...

The condition mostly affects those from African and Caribbean backgrounds but Victoria Ekanoye says it can affect anyone. | ...

Learn about sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder affecting millions in India, with potential treatments and ...

When faced with the myriad diseases and equally numerous targets for potential drugs the company could pursue, Kewalramani ...

Families of those who have sickle cell disease in the Philadelphia area are pushing for more research and a cure.

Madhya Pradesh is currently among the worst-affected states in India when it comes to sickle cell disease, particularly in ...