Links:
- https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements
- https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/therapy/
Tag: Gene Therapy
Commentary:
Gene therapy is no longer just something being tested, it is actually being used to treat real patients. By replacing or fixing a faulty gene, it targets the root cause of the disease instead of just managing symptoms. That is a huge shift in how treatment works. The downside is that these therapies are extremely expensive and not accessible to everyone. There are also risks, especially with how the body responds to viral vectors used to deliver the gene. Even with that, it shows how powerful genetics can be in medicine and it is likely going to expand a lot in the future.
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