The future of genetic medicine has perhaps never looked brighter than it does right now.
Remarkable recent cases like that of baby KJ have illustrated the potential for gene-editing therapies to treat and possibly even completely fix the genetic flaws that cause many debilitating health conditions. Such treatments are often bespoke, meaning they’re individualized to repair that patient’s specific genetic code. As of late, however, there have also been some unsettling incidents in the world of gene therapy revealed to the public.
In late July, for instance, Science Magazine was the first to report that a six-year-old girl died last year after…
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