The title of this blog derives from that of my book on the ethics of human gene transfer research, which is contracted with Cambridge University Press. As the title suggests, the translation of gene transfer into clinical application has not gone as smoothly as predicted. The word “lost” is not intended to suggest incompetence, or… Continue reading Why the Title “Lost in Translation?”
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What is Gene Transfer?
In this blog, I define gene transfer as the use of genetic materials or genetically modified organisms for therapeutic or research purposes. This is a much broader definition than typical. For instance, the American Society of Gene Therapy defines gene therapy as “…an approach to treating disease by either modifying the expressions of an individual’s… Continue reading What is Gene Transfer?