Schatten points to this tragedy in explaining the importance of this work. While gene therapy promises cures for devastating diseases, the protocols for using it and even its safety are not yet perfected. Non-human primate models are the best way to learn the benefits and risks of gene therapy. Ramalho-Santos, Calvin R. Simerly, Laura Hewitson, and Gerald Schatten. Mol Hum Reprod.
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