Gene Therapy: Challenges and Concerns

Gene therapy is the introduction, removal or change in genetic material (typically means DNA and RNA) in the cells of a patient to treat an inherited or developed disease.

Gene therapy replaces a faulty gene or adds a new gene in an attempt to cure disease or improve human body’s ability to fight disease.

Benefits of Gene Therapy

• Treatment of Rare Diseases
• Therapeutic benefits of Gene Therapy remain effective for a long period of time
• Accuracy

What are the challenges associated with Gene Therapy?

• Complexity of Gene Delivery and Activation.
• It is also crucial to prevent the gene from being introduced into the ....