Gene-replacement therapies involve replacing DNA that doesn’t work properly Shutterstock/SWKStock
This year has been full of good news stories about gene-replacement therapies alleviating severe genetic disorders in children, suggesting they are finally living up to their promise after a bumpy few decades.
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Gene-replacement therapies are used to correct genetic disorders that are caused by mutations in…
