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Gene Therapy

Author: Amanda Soderlind

Source: Video and Images Created by Amanda Soderlind

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Terms to Know
Gene Therapy

The process of replacing mutated genes with normally functioning genes. Gene therapy can be done directly or with vectors (virus).

Transfection

A gene is inserted into a vector (virus) and injected into a person; the virus will deliver the gene into the host cells.

Transformation

Using cells in a lab that are grown in certain environments and exposing them to certain DNA in order to express a specific gene.