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Hemophilia Gene Therapy Is Shown to Last for Years

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Hi, it’s Gerry in New York. A new study has found that gene therapy for a bleeding disorder still works years later. So why aren’t more patients getting it? More on that soon, but first ...

Gene therapy is a scientific marvel. By fixing flaws in our DNA, it holds the potential to treat — even cure — a wide range of devastating diseases with a single dose. But for years, the cutting-edge genetic medicine has faced a lingering question: How long does it actually last?