Gene therapy for sickle cell moves closer as scientists clear unexpected obstacle

(By Sharon Begley for STAT)

Researchers have cleared the last scientific hurdle to a clinical trial of gene therapy¹ to cure sickle cell disease, they reported² on Tuesday, fueling hopes that they will begin enrolling patients early next year. But they dodged a bullet. Continue reading article here…..

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