Gene therapy

Dec 22, 2014

Gene Therapy to “fix” Genetic disorders! "We used to think that our fate was in our stars, but now we know that, in large measure, our fate is in our genes, "quotes James Watson. This fate and our future is locked in our genes, and Gene therapy is unlocking these doors. Many physicians are predicting that in twent...

Dec 22, 2014

Gene Therapy: The “Key” to Dermatological disorders! About Dermatological disorders Dermatological disorders comprises of diseases of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails. Apart from being the largest organ in the body, the skin has a vital social function and relatively minor skin complaints often cause more anguish ...

Dec 20, 2014

Gene Therapy’s buzz in the field of Genitourinary disorders! About Genitourinary disorders Genitourinary disorders study of diseases of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, and related organs such as the penis, retro peritoneum, and adrenal glands. Genitourinary disorders are a major health problem that seriousl...

Dec 20, 2014

Gene Therapy: The “Hunt” for CNS disorders! Many companies have tried over the years to find a way to reverse the course of crippling central nervous system disorders like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (a.k.a. Lou Gehrig’s disease) but have failed. Fortunately, Gene therapy has proven to be an answer to a wide ran...

Dec 19, 2014

Gene Therapy's breakthrough in the field of Otolaryngology! About Otolaryngology Otolaryngology encompasses the treatment of many diverse conditions, including: dizziness, hearing loss, problems of the larynx and sinus, difficulties swallowing, tumors of the auditory nerve, and voice production etc. Gene Therapy...

Dec 19, 2014

Gene Therapy: The “Cure” for Cancer! About Gene Therapy Gene Therapy involves using drugs that are aimed at specific genes or proteins that are only found in cancer cells or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival. Put simply, it injects these genes into the tiny cells, with the help ...