Synopsis

In recent reports, Dr. Jon LaPook details promising results from a clinical trial exploring gene therapy as a potential cure for sickle cell anemia, a debilitating and often fatal disease. The therapy is the work of Denise Schrier Cetta and Megan Kelty. Lesley Stahl’s piece features the creators of *Sesame Street* partnering with the International Rescue Committee to provide aid to Syrian child refugees in Jordan. This initiative introduces a new group of Muppets to the Middle East, produced by