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Many of the gene therapy research studies were halted few years back due to the death of Jesse Gelsinger. He was the first patient to die from Gene therapy two days after the beginning of the clinical trial. But many scientists believe that gene therapy is actually a promising way to cure many rare and chronic diseases. Gene therapy treatment successfullyrestored eyesight for patients with Leber's [...]

Moira Gunn – Moira Gunn is host of the radio programs “Tech Nation” and “BioTech Nation,” aired by National Public Radio. “Tech Nation” episodes are normally based on an interview with the author of a science- or technology-related book. “BioTech Nation” is based on interviews with significant figures in the field of bio-technology, as well as regular [...]

A new tiny small telescope implanted in patient’s eye to improve their vision dramatically. The new device was designed specifically for people who have sever damaged retinas or “macular degeneration“. The telescope magnifies images on the retina, extending them so they fall on healthy cells outside the damaged macula, said Allen W. Hill, chief executive of VisionCare Ophthalmic Technologies [...]