Why in News? 

India has achieved a significant breakthrough in gene therapy for Haemophilia at the BRIC-inStem research facility in Bangalore. 

About Haemophilia: Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder where the blood does not clot properly, causing excessive bleeding and difficulty in wound healing. 

About BRIC-inStem 

• Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) is a state-of-the-art research institution located in Bangalore, India, that is part of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). 
• BRIC, established in 2023, unifies 14 autonomous institutions under one umbrella, fostering innovative biotechnology research and collaboration.