Scientists Make First Attempt to Permanently Change a Person’s DNA to Cure a Disease
15th November 2017
On Monday, 44-year-old Brian Madeux – who has a metabolic disease called Hunter syndrome – received billions of copies of a corrective gene through an IV, along with a tool to cut his DNA in the relevant location.
Signs of whether it’s working may come in a month, and tests will show for sure in three months.