Gene Therapy Finally Shown to Help Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers
For 26 years, since researchers first identified the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis, scientists have attempted to use the knowledge to help treat the illness. Now, gene therapy has been shown to help sufferers for the first time. Cystic firbrosis is the world’s most commonly diagnosed genetic disease. Affecting 70,000 people around the world, it…
