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Biology 100 � Section 005 Gene Therapy�s Potential in Curing Genetic Disease

Exploration of gene therapy's role in treating genetic disorders.

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1Biology 100–Section 005November 25, 2013Gene Therapy’s Potential in Curing Genetic DiseaseBased on the articleGene Therapy’s Potential in Curing Genetic Disease, critically analyzetheprogress and challenges of gene therapy in treating genetic diseases. Discuss the potentialbenefits of somatic gene therapy, including its successes and limitations. Additionally, evaluatethe ethical concerns surrounding germ-line gene therapy and its implications for futuregenerations. Your answer should provide a balanced assessment of the scientific, medical, andsocietal considerations involved in gene therapy, and should be between 600-800 words inlength.

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