From BGI Genomics Jun 15 2026 Every two to five weeks, patients with thalassemia major undergo a life-saving ritual: a mandatory blood transfusion. Without it, severe anemia quickly leads to organ failure, stunted development, and early death. This treatment typically drains up to USD 60,000 per patient every single year, overwhelming both household incomes and strained healthcare systems in developing nations. For families, the burden of this treatment is staggering, stretching emotional and