The goal of gene therapy is to cure monofactorial genetic disorders, caused by mutations in a single gene. In the sequence of each gene are the instructions for the production of a protein, and every block of three bases (codon) corresponds to a specific amino acid. Alterations in the DNA sequence (mutations) affect the sequenceContinue reading “When viruses are the ally: successful gene therapy for retinal dystrophy and beta-thalassemia”
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The double helix of DNA: the secret of life
DNA is made up of two chains of nucleotides that pair to form a double helix. Genes are sequences of nucleotides that contain the information needed to make proteins. The central dogma explains the passage of information from DNA to proteins via RNA. Human genome sequencing and biotechnology are the basis of gene therapy and cell therapy.
Vaccines, antibodies and herd immunity (in a nutshell)
Vaccines make us immune to viruses and bacteria stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies. They have significantly contributed to reducing infant mortality and improving the health of the population. Vaccination was first introduced by Jenner in 1976. Vaccines protect not only the individual but also the entire community.
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