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What does gene therapy mean?

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Noun
  1. Any of several therapies involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells in order to replace defective ones.
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The biggest benefits for health and longevity will come from cell therapy and gene therapy.
As a vehicle for gene therapy, the retrovirus is modified so that it cannot produce infectious virus after entering the cell.
Scientists hope that these unlucky fish will help them develop drug treatments and gene therapy for leukaemia.
At present, gene therapy is being contemplated for both genetic and acquired diseases.
No treatments for these disorders now exist although gene therapy may be a future possibility.
Many people believe that gene therapy and genetic screening of embryos is dangerous.

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