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In-Utero Gene Therapy Trials Begin for Inherited Diseases

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A new program is testing in-utero gene therapy to treat severe inherited diseases before birth. This approach involves carrier screening of parents to identify potential genetic risks, followed by prenatal diagnosis of the fetus. If a treatable condition like GM1 Gangliosidosis is detected, gene therapy can be administered to prevent irreversible harm, particularly to the brain and nervous system, offering a healthier future for affected children. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · William A. Haseltine, Contributor ·

    In Utero Gene Therapy

    In utero gene therapy uses prenatal genetic screening to identify fetuses with lethal mutations and delivers corrective genes before birth.

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