Revolutionizing Medicine: The Promise of Gene Therapy

The video discusses the root causes of genetic diseases, highlighting that everyone carries some defective genes inherited from parents. These genes can lead to various health issues if they are dominant. Gene therapy offers a promising solution by replacing faulty genes with functional ones, potentially eliminating the need for drugs and surgeries. The future of healthcare could be transformed by gene therapy, making it possible to prevent many genetic conditions.

What are the implications of having defective genes inherited from parents?

What types of diseases can be caused by dominant diseased genes?

How does gene therapy aim to address the issues caused by defective genes?

What is the significance of replacing faulty genes with correctly functioning ones?

In what ways might gene therapy change the future of medical treatment?