Gene therapy for HIV shows early promise Seattle Times
The first test of a potential new gene therapy for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, was encouraging enough for researchers to launch a more
Safety and Potential Efficacy of Gene Therapy to Treat Genetic Disorder in Humans is Described in Human Gene Therapy Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.----Promising early-stage results of a gene therapy trial to replace Alpha-1 Antitrypsin offer hope for the estimated 100,000 Americans with this life-threatening genetic form of emphysema, according to a paper published online ahead of print in the December 2006 issue of Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
Gene therapy: Cancer research topic proves challenging, but promising Mayo Clinic
Targeting specific defects in cancer cells has been the focus of cancer researchers for years. Find out what's involved in gene therapy and why it's challenging.
Gene Therapy For Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise In Clinical Trial Medical News Today
The first human trial of gene fer therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED) indicates that gene therapy that lasts for months and eliminates the patient's need for on-demand drugs (such as Viagra and Cialis), could become the future treatment of choice for this common problem, according to a paper in the most recent issue of Human Gene Therapy. [click link for full article]
First Human Trial of Gene Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction Reported in Human Gene Therapy Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.----A single injection directly into the penis of men with erectile dysfunction of a gene that regulates ion channel activity and affects smooth muscle function was shown to be safe and promising for treating erectile dysfunction in a ground-breaking study published online ahead of print in the December 2006 issue of Human Gene Therapy, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary
Gene therapy for ED called success UPI
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say the first human trial of gene fer therapy for erectile dysfunction is effective and eliminates need for drugs.
Gene therapy looks promising for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency --- HealthandAge HealthandAge
Clinical trial shows that gene therapy for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is safe and may also produce the desired therapeutic protein. Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT) is a protein made in the liver which protects the lungs by blocking inflammatory products which can destroy lung tissue.
Chicken blindness gene could hold key to many human diseases BioDundee
A faulty gene responsible for causing inherited blindness in chickens could hold the key to understanding not only blindness but also heart disease, diabetes and perhaps even infant mortality in humans, researchers at the University of Abertay Dundee have found.
Uusimmat | Kauppalehti Online Kauppalehti Online
Provided by Observer DIAMYD MEDICAL LICENSES FRENCH GENE THERAPY Press Release, Stockholm, Sweden - December 7, 2006 - Diamyd Medical AB (SWEDEN NOMX: DIAM B; U.S.A ADR: DMYDY) Diamyd Medical announced today that it has executed an exclusive license agreement with Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique in Paris for the rights to a patent portfolio covering therapeutic use of GAD via viral
Novel Suicide Gene Therapy Used To Treat Malignant Brain Tumors Medical News Today
Physicians and researchers in the Methodist Neurological Institute (NI) are studying the use of a novel combination of radiation and suicide gene therapy to treat typically stubborn malignant brain tumors.This therapy, which combines radiation and gene therapy, has already proven successful in eradicating localized prostate cancer. [click link for full article]

What is gene therapy? - Genetics Home Reference
Gene therapy is an experimental technique that uses genes to treat or prevent Although gene therapy is a promising treatment option for a number of
Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers, Cancer Facts 7.18
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Gene Therapy - An Overview
The most likely candidates for future gene therapy trials will be rare If gene therapy does become practicable, the biggest impact would be on the
Gene Therapy for Cancer: Q & A - National Cancer Institute
A fact sheet that discusses research with genetic material in developing cancer therapies, including risks, benefits, and ethical issues.
ScienceDaily: Health & Medicine -- Gene Therapy News
Read all about gene therapy including current medical research on switching therapuetic genes on and off, light-activated gene therapy and gene silencing.
Gene Therapy: Molecular Bandage?
How long does it take? Follow a gene therapy treatment from the lab to the clinic. Examine some up-and-coming techniques in the gene therapy arena.
MedlinePlus: Genes and Gene Therapy
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Cancer Gene Therapy
Supported by the International Society for Cancer Gene Therapy, this resource publishes original research and hosts diverse views.
European Society of Gene Therapy (ESGT)
Organises annual meetings in Europe to promote gene therapy research.
Gene Therapy Clinical Trials Worldwide
Comprehensive source of information on worldwide gene therapy clinical trials compiled by The Journal of Gene Medicine. gene+therapy: , human gene therapy , , human gene therapy , gene+therapy