Tag: gene therapy

  • Blueprints, postmen and a bit of metaphor archaeology

    Blueprints, postmen and a bit of metaphor archaeology

    At the end of June, the NHS announced a new gene therapy for haemophilia B. Gene therapy replaces a faulty gene or adds a new gene to correct a mutation (genetic fault). People with haemophilia B lack the blood clotting protein factor IX and can bleed severely from even a slight injury. Some therefore need frequent…