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What is Gene therapy? Discuss its advantages and highlight the key concerns related to its use. (Answer in 150 words)
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Gene therapy is the use of genes extracted from a diseased individual itself which is introduced into the person for better health outcomes. Advantage of Gene therapy: (1) Seen to be effective in a number of cases. E.g. Down's immobility is seen to have slowed with gene therapy (2) Minimally invasive procedure hence helping in faster recovery. (3) Can be used extensively for multiple diseases & some (4) Certain types of cancer like leukemia is seen to get suppressed.
4Certain types of cancer like leukemia is seen to get suppressed. Key concerns for gene therapy: (1) Lack of long-term studies on its impact. (2) Potential chances of graft versus host disease GvHD (3) Minimal impact on immediate pain relief - requires multiplexing (4) Costly procedures - unaffordable to most. (5) Gene protection for incumbents requires pre-planning from the individual/consent from donor Hence gene therapy being an emerging technology promises to be a game changer in healthcare.
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Conclusion
Hence gene therapy being an emerging technology promises to be a game changer in healthcare.
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Topper
Aditya Narayan H
AIR 68
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Science and Technology
Stem Cell Therapy
Gene Therapy
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