Archive for Gene Therapy
All About Somatic Gene Therapy
Somatic gene therapy refers to the specific gene therapy that involves insertion of new genetic material into body cells and tissues other than the reproductive ones. As a result of this therapy, the new cells introduced into the body are not passed on to the next generation because they are not part of the sperm [...]
What is Germ Line Gene Therapy
In a regular gene therapy, defective genes are replaced or altered in the body cells of a organism. In such a case, only the organism receiving the treatment gets the benefit and treatment from a particular disease. Germ line gene therapy is a specific kind of therapy where genes are inserted into the reproductive cells/tissues [...]
Risks of Gene Therapy
There are a number of risks associated with gene therapy. In the beginning phases, there can be problems that result from the way the genes are delivered. Because delivery of the gene into the cells by a direct method is not an easy process it usually requires delivery through something known as a vector which [...]
Recent HIV Treatment Developments In Gene Therapy
There have been a lot of discoveries in the last few years regarding gene therapy. A variety of diseases and genetic malfunctions in the human body are being addressed through these treatments. Three of the most recent among them offer hope for HIV sufferers. The developments in gene therapy push the boundaries of medical science [...]
What Diseases Can be Treated with Gene Therapy
In simple words, gene therapy refers to the procedure where specific genes are inserted or altered into the cells and biological tissues of a human body to correct the defected ones. It directly involves correcting the mutation and modification of normal genes, which can cause a viral infection. A number of success stories of this [...]
