Gene therapy

Gene Therapy
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What is gene therapy?

Gene therapy is used to treat or prevent disease caused by abnormal genes. A normal gene may be inserted to replace a gene that isn't working. An abnormal gene may be repaired. Or changes can be made to the gene so it doesn't keep causing problems.

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