What is Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is an experimental treatment that involves introducing genetic material into a person’s cells to fight or prevent disease. Researchers are studying gene therapy for a number of diseases,...
View ArticleBasic Process of Gene Therapy
Several approaches to gene therapy are being tested, including: - Replacing a mutated gene that causes disease with a healthy copy of the gene - Inactivating, or “knocking out,” a mutated gene that is...
View ArticleTypes of Gene Therapy
Virtually all cells in the human body contain genes, making them potential targets for gene therapy. However, these cells can be divided into two major categories: somatic cells (most cells of the...
View ArticleGene Doping
Gene therapy for restoring muscle lost to age or disease is poised to enter the clinic, but athletes are eyeing it to enhance performance. The non-therapeutic use of cells, genes, genetic elements, or...
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