First step toward gene therapy treatment of mitochondrial disease unlocked by scientists
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 20:30
in Health & Medicine
The first critical step in developing novel gene and stem cell therapy treatments for patients with mitochondrial disease has been revealed by scientists. This breakthrough sets the stage for replacing diseased tissue in patients and opens the door to a world of regenerative medicine where doctors are able to treat human diseases that are currently incurable.