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Breakthrough Gene Therapy Restores Heart Function in Primates

8/30/2025

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Duke University biomedical engineers tested gene therapy on non-human primates to treat heart damage, restoring strength and rhythm.
The therapy employs engineered bacterial sodium channels, yielding promising results in macaques.
Ongoing studies seek FDA approval for human trials, with further research conducted in pigs.
This marks the first gene therapy study on heart disease models in primates.

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Story summary

Duke University biomedical engineers tested gene therapy on non-human primates to treat heart damage, restoring strength and rhythm.
The therapy employs engineered bacterial sodium channels, yielding promising results in macaques.
Ongoing studies seek FDA approval for human trials, with further research conducted in pigs.
This marks the first gene therapy study on heart disease models in primates.