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New gene therapy treatment for hemophilia

Josh Peterson Contributor
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SAN DIEGO (Reuters) – A single treatment with gene therapy, an experimental technique for fixing faulty genes, has been shown to boost output of a vital blood clotting factor, possibly offering a long-term solution for people with hemophilia B.

Researchers said the same technology was also being studied as a treatment for hemophilia A, the far more common type of the inherited bleeding disorder.

Full Story: Gene therapy proves effective for hemophilia B