This past spring, a biotech company announced the first use of a new gene-editing technology in people to fix an errant gene that causes a severe immune disorder. In June, a baby born with a life-thr… [+320 chars]
Scientists are inventing treatments for devastating diseases. There’s just one problem. - The Washington Post
Gene therapy treatments for rare diseases are being developed, but getting them out of the lab has proved challenging.
By:Carolyn Y. Johnson
Source:The Washington Post
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