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In Vivo’s Quick Guide To Gene Therapy

With Critical Pipeline Mass Achieved, Gene Therapy Is Here To Stay

 
• By Alexandra Shimmings

Once the stuff of (largely implausible) science fiction, gene therapy is now a clinical reality and one that is taking an increasing share of the pharma R&D limelight. In Vivo takes a look at how these therapies work, how the field has emerged and where it is likely to go next.

Guide-to-Gene-Therapy

When it comes to taking medical science to the next level, gene therapy is one of the most exciting technologies out there. In attempting the leap from treatment to cure it holds the captivating promise of turning the once-miraculous – making the blind see, the lame walk, the deaf hear – into a clinical reality.

After a fitful start, these “miracle” cures are now reaching the market sufficient numbers to drive huge investment and a...

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