Gene Therapy

An entrepreneur has recently applied Gene Therapy to slow down the aging process, showcasing its potential beyond traditional disease treatment.

About Gene Therapy:

• Gene Therapy is a medical technique that alters a person’s genetic material to treat or cure diseases.
• This approach can involve adding new gene copies, replacing defective genes with healthy ones, or modifying genes to combat diseases.
• Applications: It is currently used to treat conditions such as leukemia (a type of blood cancer) and sickle cell disease (a genetic disorder).

Mechanisms of Gene Therapy:

• Gene Replacement: Swapping a disease-causing gene with a healthy one.
• Gene Inactivation: Turning off a malfunctioning gene that causes disease.
• Gene Introduction: Inserting new or modified genes to aid in disease treatment.