gene therapy
noun
: the insertion of usually genetically altered genes into cells especially to replace defective genes in the treatment of genetic disorders or to provide a specialized disease-fighting function
gene therapist
noun
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advances in the science of gene therapy
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The bill seeks to ban most forms of gene therapy, a set of cutting-edge treatments for some diseases.
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy Casgevy costs $2.2 million per patient, and Bluebird Bio’s treatment Lyfgenia lists for $3.1 million per patient.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Cell and gene therapy access model: Designed to improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, this model aimed to negotiate pricing and facilitate coverage.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Biologics classifies all medicines that are derived from biological sources, such as gene therapies or vaccines.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ gene therapy Casgevy costs $2.2 million per patient, and Bluebird Bio’s treatment Lyfgenia lists for $3.1 million per patient.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
Cell and gene therapy access model: Designed to improve access to high-cost therapies for Medicaid recipients, this model aimed to negotiate pricing and facilitate coverage.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Biologics classifies all medicines that are derived from biological sources, such as gene therapies or vaccines.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Gene therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gene%20therapy. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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