In spite of this setback, scientists continued to pursue gene therapy because, ultimately, it is the only way to directly cure a genetic disease. All drugs and other non-gene therapy treatments are indirect because they don't correct the underlying genetic cause. read more
Gene therapy is just barely catching on. It will play a major role in the future of medicine, and in 8 or 9 years you will be in a much better position than people like me right now, because the gene therapy field will be booming. Right now, gene therapy is not considered safe by a lot of people. read more
Gene therapy: implications for craniofacial regeneration. Scheller EL(1), Villa-Diaz LG, Krebsbach PH. Author information: (1)Department of Biologic and Materials Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1078, USA. read more