Gene Therapy

The video explores gene therapy, a promising field in biotechnology aimed at treating genetic disorders by fixing defective genes. It explains the process of using retroviruses to insert normal alleles into cells, discusses alternative methods like electroporation, and addresses challenges such as insertion uncertainty. Ethical concerns about genome modification and potential misuse are also considered, emphasizing the need for cautious optimism and responsible progress.

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