NIH launches discussion of in utero gene therapy...

Article Abstract:

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) will begin discussions on the desirability of in utero gene therapy. NIH's recombinant DNA Advisory Committee (RAC) is to create four working groups to consider various aspects of newly proposed experiments. They are a treatment for alpha-thalassaemia and a treatment for severe combined immunodeficiency, but there are risks, such as altering germ cells, introducing harmful mutations and possible toxic side effects.

Research, Thalassemia

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Gene therapy's trials

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the death of 18-year-old Jesse Gelsinger during a gene-therapy experiment in autumn 1999 are discussed. The need for more public records on adverse reactions to gene therapy is highlighted.

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Pharmacogenetics and the practice of medicine

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the benefits of the new field of pharamcogenetics and how they can be applied to drug development are discussed.

Pharmacogenetics, Pharmacogenomics

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