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Breakthrough Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Dravet Syndrome

2/15/2025

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A groundbreaking gene therapy developed by researchers at the University of Michigan shows promise for treating Dravet syndrome, a severe epilepsy affecting children due to the SCN1B gene mutation. In trials with mice, the therapy significantly boosted survival rates and minimized seizures, igniting hope for effective treatments for affected children.

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A groundbreaking gene therapy developed by researchers at the University of Michigan shows promise for treating Dravet syndrome, a severe epilepsy affecting children due to the SCN1B gene mutation. In trials with mice, the therapy significantly boosted survival rates and minimized seizures, igniting hope for effective treatments for affected children.