Cancer risk prompts US to curb gene therapy

Article Abstract:

The US Food and Drug Administration suspended gene therapy trials for children with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) when it caused cancer in two children in a French study. It has since been learned that the retrovirus used as a vector in the trial was the cause of the cancer, and this may mean that any retroviral vector could cause similar problems.

France, Risk factors, Gene therapy, Child health, Severe combined immunodeficiency

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Ethics councilEs calls for probe into assisted reproduction

Article Abstract:

The reproduction associated with the higher rates of health ailments in children such as genetic abnormalities and birth defects is examined. The presidentEs council on Bioethics, reports about the health of egg donors and those who give birth to children through assisted reproduction.

Genetic aspects, Human reproduction

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Link from hygiene to allergies gains support

Article Abstract:

The fact that a pristine environment can contribute to allergies in small children is confirmed by the researchers. The underlying causes of various allergic diseases are discussed.

Causes of, Allergy, Hygiene, Allergic reaction

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