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Curing CF by gene therapy
Title: Curing CF by gene therapy
Category: Science & Technology / Biology
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Curing CF by gene therapy
OVERVIEW
Genetic engineering is used in the medical field to aid in research, produce drugs and medicines as well as a treatment of some diseases and disorders.
Cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease, occurs when a defective gene produces thick, sticky mucus, which clogs the lungs, leading to lung infections. These also obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines. Symptoms are salty-tasting skin, coughing, short breath, huge appetite yet little weight gain …showed first 75 words of 802 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 802 total…person that would otherwise have no chance, gene therapy may be their only answer. We believe that all things natural happen for a reason. If gene therapy helps an individual to live, use it. Otherwise, just leave well enough alone.
Bibliography
General information
http://www.cff.org/about_cf/gene_therapy_and_cf/
Benefits and risks
http://www.bol.ucla.edu/~mnarayan/intro.html
Social issues
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/respire/cftreat.html
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