Scientists experiment with gene therapy for completely color-blind patients
Although the therapy didn't cure the patients, it was deemed safe.
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CRISPR gene-editing therapy inserted in the human body for the first time
The technology aims to treat a rare genetic disorder that causes blindness.
Gene therapy creates new skin for boy with rare, devastating condition
The boy was given a new chance at life.
Plastic surgery of the future will rely on gene therapy
Reconstructive surgery (credit: U.S. Army/Nashaunda Tilghman/Wikimedia Commons) Reconstructive surgery has made huge strides forward in the ...
Deafness cured by gene therapy
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Algae gene therapy could cure blindness
Researchers have managed to restore light perception to mice through gene therapy, by inserting algae genes into the retina. The ...
Gene therapy for Parkinson disease boasts remarkable results
While gene-therapy is still regarded as a very innovative practice, it seems like the procedure might take traction as of ...