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Stem Cell Gene Therapy Trial for Children Launches in Australia

Genetically modified stem cells will be injected into the child’s bloodstream to build a new functional immune system, researchers say.
Stem Cell Gene Therapy Trial for Children Launches in Australia
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Monica O’Shea
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Australian researchers will conduct a stem cell gene therapy trial for children with severe immunodeficiency.

Researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne will steer the clinical trial for children with RAG-1 deficient Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (RAG-1 SCID).
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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