The forever fix: gene therapy and the boy who saved it
Health and medicine, Science and technology, Medicine
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Geneticist explains the history and science behind gene therapy, which treats inherited conditions. Examines the 2008 case of eight-year-old Corey Haas, who was blind from birth but gained sight after gene therapy. Also discusses early failures and research, Jewish genetic diseases, patent issues, and the future of the treatment. 2012
Title Details
ISBN
9780312681906
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Copyright Date
2012
Book number
4409142
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Kerry Dukin
Duration
12 hours 53 minutes 44 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind