Gene therapy opens new frontier in fight against Huntington's

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Gene therapy opens new frontier in fight against Huntington's

Gene therapy opens new frontier in fight against Huntington's (AFP)
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A scientist works at a gene therapy laboratory in Indiana, United States. French researchers believe that gene therapy -- tested on lab animals -- shows promise in combatting the tragic neurogenerative disease known as Huntington's.(AFP/File/Jeff Haynes)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.


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17th Jul, 2008 - 5:53am / Post ID: #

Huntingtons fight frontier opens therapy Gene

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.




 
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