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gene therapy  

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  • Gene therapy involves the direct genetic modification of cells of the patient in order to achieve a therapeutic goal. There are two possible types of gene therapy interventions that can be performed on individuals. [Source: Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication; Gene Therapy]

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