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Gene Therapy May Not Be a Viable Option for Many Patients Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Gene therapies offer the promise of a one-time cure for genetic diseases, but they have to make it past the immune system first. For gene therapies that are infused directly into the body, that is, in vivo gene therapies, a large fraction of people ... New study shows severe toxicity with high-dose AAV9-based gene therapy in animal modelsEurekAlert (press release) Gene therapy pioneer James Wilson sounds an alarm on high-dose AAV studies following toxic reactions in monkeysEndpoints News Gene therapy stocks slammed after scientist reveals safety concernsMarketWatch Seeking Alpha all 7 news articles »

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