Question
Explain how a hereditary disease can be corrected. Give an example of first successful attempt made towards correction of such diseases.
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Answer
Introduction of required genes into cells and tissues to treat diseases/by delivery of normal gene to take over the function of non-functional gene/by gene therapy.
First gene therapy was given to four-year-old girl with Adenosine deaminase deficiency.
First gene therapy was given to four-year-old girl with Adenosine deaminase deficiency.
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