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Revolutionary Gene Therapy Boosts Liver Repair by 25%

2/13/2025

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A groundbreaking gene therapy named Repair Drive, developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, significantly boosts liver cell repair for genetic disorders. By removing unhealthy cells, this innovative method elevates the rate of properly repaired liver cells from a mere 1% to over 25%, offering new hope for treating a range of liver diseases.

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A groundbreaking gene therapy named Repair Drive, developed by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Rice University, significantly boosts liver cell repair for genetic disorders. By removing unhealthy cells, this innovative method elevates the rate of properly repaired liver cells from a mere 1% to over 25%, offering new hope for treating a range of liver diseases.