Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is a type of medical intervention treatment which has the potential to treat or cure various diseases and disorders by altering an individual's genetic make-up. This is done by introducing a functioning gene into the patient’s cells through a modified virus or non-viral delivery system. This new gene can replace a mutated gene or provide a new gene to stimulate the production of a protein that is lacking. By restructuring an individual’s genes, it may be possible to treat diseases such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease and various hereditary conditions. Gene therapy is still in the early developmental stages and as such is not yet available to the general public. However, as research continues in this field, the potential of this form of therapy has far-reaching implications and promises a new and exciting array of treatments.
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