
Gene therapy opens new frontier in fight against Huntington's
(AFP)
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AFP - French researchers on Tuesday said that gene therapy, tested on lab animals, showed promise in combatting the tragic neurogenerative disease known as Huntington's.
This is hopeful news. I occasionally see patient's at the psychiatric hospital where I work with Huntington's. It is a progressive disease that adversely effects the quality of life for the patient and their family. If this new gene therapy proves effective those afflicted could have several more productive years added to their life.