Gene Therapy

Title: Gene Therapy
Category: /Science & Technology/Biology
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Gene Therapy
Introduction <Tab/>Human beings carry approximately half a dozen defective genes. Most people do not know this unless someone they know is affected by a genetic disorder. It is believed that approximately one in ten people have, or will develop, an inherited genetic disorder, and there are approximately 2,800 specific conditions caused by defects or mutations in just one gene. Fortunately, there is a potential approach to the treatment of genetic disorders …showed first 75 words of 3380 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 3380 total…be seen" (p. 1). The newness of gene therapy not only spawns controversy within the scientific community, but it migrates to the public. While it can be thought of as somewhat controversial, gene therapy is a remarkable scientific breakthrough, which utilizes complex scientific techniques that continue to evolve. Society is very important in the broadening of gene therapy use. Ultimately, their opinion will effect what sort of applications will be used and what researchers can implement.

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