Question
What is gene therapy? Name the first clinical case where it was used.
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Answer
(Collection of methods that allows) correction of a gene defect that has been diagnosed in a child/embryo.
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.
Adenosine deaminase (ADA) deficiency.
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