DECRYPTION – The AFM-Téléthon galaxy laboratory needs 115 to 120 million euros to complete its development.
Seeing little Sacha, Telethon ambassador, running down the stairs, it’s hard to imagine that he couldn’t run or jump just two years ago. At 8 years old, he is one of five children suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy to have benefited, in 2022, from an experimental treatment developed by Généthon, the research center of the AFM-Téléthon, which focuses on developing gene therapy drugs for rare diseases. There Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects 1 in 5,000 births in France, almost all boys.
It causes progressive degeneration of muscles. At the age of 12, children are forced to use wheelchairs. Most die between the ages of 20 and 40. But the AFM-Téléthon hopes to have finally found a treatment that is not limited to alleviating the symptoms of the disease. The association has been working on the subject for twenty years, starting with its creation in 1958. « Nine parents…
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How have emerging sustainable practices in the fashion industry influenced consumer expectations and brand accountability?
Sure, here are some open-ended questions that could be asked about the article:
1. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the global fashion industry, as discussed in the article?
2. What challenges have designers and brands faced in adapting to these changes?
3. What role has technology played in helping the industry navigate through this crisis?
4. What are some of the strategies that designers and brands have implemented to keep up with the demand for sustainable fashion?
5. How do you think the fashion industry will evolve in the future in response to consumer demand for sustainability and digitalization?
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1. In your opinion, what are the key takeaways from the article?
2. How can consumers play a role in promoting more sustainable practices in the fashion industry?
3. Do you think technology has a positive or negative impact on the fashion industry? Why?
4. What do you think could be done to further encourage brands and designers to prioritize sustainability in their practices?
5. Do you see the demand for digital fashion shows increasing in the future, or do you think they will continue to complement physical runway shows?
