Category: Gene Therapy

How Are Viruses Used in Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy has revolutionized the field of medical research by offering potential treatments for genetic disorders and diseases previously considered untreatable or incurable. A key

Going Non-Viral — Rethinking Gene Therapy Delivery
Gene therapies have ushered in a new era of medical possibilities, offering hope to patients with previously untreatable conditions. Their high costs, however, have raised

In Vivo vs. Ex Vivo Gene Therapy
Ongoing developments in gene therapy continue to demonstrate its potential to transform the global healthcare system. Gene therapies may be the key to unlocking treatments

For Babies Waiting for a Donor Heart, Could Xenotransplantation Extend Survival?
eGenesis, a biotech company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is experimenting in the field of xenotransplantation by transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into infant baboons. The company’s goal

Benefits of Gene Therapy
Gene therapy focuses on preventing or curing genetic conditions by manipulating the genetic material in living cells. For people with certain medical conditions, gene therapy

Research Reveals Yellow Crazy Ants’ Intriguing Chimerism
Yellow crazy ants are known for their frenzied movements following disturbances. While this interesting feature is what gave them their name, a groundbreaking international study