Genetics

Pulling the plug on the first gene therapy drug

2017 is supposed to be the year that FDA finally approves a gene therapy. But last week, the company behind the first approved gene therapy in Europe, uniQure.com, announced that it won't "pursue the renewal of marketing ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Effective treatment for late infantile batten disease developed

Batten disease is a rare, fatal genetic disorder that affects children. Currently, no effective treatment exists for the disease, which ultimately kills all who are affected. Dachshunds also suffer from Batten disease, and ...

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