Gene therapy could cure Danon disease, life-threatening genetic condition
Researchers have shown a gene therapy to correct the genetic mutation that causes Danon disease is successful in pre-clinical trials.
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Gene Therapy is the introduction of normal genes into cells in place of missing or defective ones in order to correct genetic disorders.
Researchers have shown a gene therapy to correct the genetic mutation that causes Danon disease is successful in pre-clinical trials.
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