Gene Therapy
Questions
Gene Therapy
I am working on a research project and need information on the pros and cons, and ethical issues on gene therapy. Thank You
by Chris Condelli in United States, 09/04/2014
Bladder cancer and gene therapy
My twin sister had Stage 2 bladder cancer and now has a neobladder. Sh eis doing so very well. She is postiive for the p53 abniormal protein 9gene??). Do you beleive that gene therapy may be helpful to her any time in the near future? If so, could you...
by Barbara in United States, 03/13/2006
Can gene therapy cure Down syndrome?
Are scientists close to discovering a cure for Down syndrome using gene therapy? When will it be possible to recieve this treatment? In future will we be able to use gene therapy to cure this disorder? Also, will it be possible to use gene therapy to ...
by Kat in Queensland, Australia, 03/13/2006
gene therapy
what are the procedures of gene therepy? aims and pros and cons of gene therapy?
by janet in philippines, 02/23/2009
Gene Therapy
I would like to know the different types of technology involved in Gene Therapy. (Please use scientific Terms). I would also like to know who developed gene therapy and when is was developed. If there is ny other information on gene therapy that would...
by Kristelle in Australia, 03/07/2006
Site Listings
- Eleanor Roosevelt Institute
- European Society for Gene Therapy - ESGT
- Finnish Gene Therapy Society
- Gene Therapy
- Gene Therapy - Human Genome Project - Definition, hurdles, ethical issues, and links to more resources on gene therapy provided by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Gene Therapy Advisory Committee - GTAC - Advises on the ethical acceptability of proposals for gene therapy research on humans taking account of the scientific merits and the potential benefits and risks, and provides advice to UK Health Ministers on developments in gene therapy research
- Gene Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center - The human cancer gene prevention and therapy program conducts basic research, clinical trials and vector development
- Gene Therapy for HIV/AIDS - collection of articles from The Body
- Gene Therapy for Vascular Disease - article from The Society for Vascular Medicine and Biology
- Gene Therapy Systems - Commercial firm providing reagents for gene delivery and gene therapy research, including unique pGeneGrip? fluorescently labeled plasmid vectors and GenePORTER? cationic lipid transfection reagent
- Gene Therapy: Medicine's Fourth Revolution - overview of the developing medical treatment focusing on programs in Taiwan
- Gene Therapy: Potential Applications in Clinical Transplantation - discusses how gene therapy is being harnessed to prevent the acute and chronic rejection of transplanted tissues
- Gene-Cell, Inc. - Focused on the targeted genetic modification of human somatic stem cells for gene therapy
- GeneBrowser - Commercial site focusing on the current state of retroviral vector development for gene therapy with numerous helpful links - from Nature Technology Corp
- GenStar Therapeutics - A biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gene therapy products, for the treatment of serious medical disorders, focusing on hemophilia, cancer and HIV/AIDS
- Genteric, Inc. - A rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company that develops novel gene-based methods to treat human diseases
- Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy - Aims to enhance the development of safe and effective gene therapy by supporting research projects - from vector development and construction to production of biologicals for human use and their application in well designed GCP clinical trials
- Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative - Provides plasmid construction and virus production services for gene therapy in both research and therapeutic applications
- Hemophilia Gene Therapy: Issues and Perspectives - topics include suitable vectors, successful animal and human trials, and challenges
- Henogen - A GMP biomanufacturing company located in Belgium, able to produce, purify and aseptically fill clinical batches of therapeutic proteins, monoclonal antibodies, plasmid DNA, vaccinal viruses or viral vectors for gene therapy
- Human Cloning and Genetic Modification: The Basic Science You Need to Know - easy-to-understand explantions and diagrams. Topics include stem cells and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and selection
- Human Gene Therapy - A reference resource for the latest information concerning human gene therapy
- Human Gene Therapy Research Institute - Develops new methods and applications of human gene therapy for cancer prevention, treatment and cure; includes staff listing with bibliographies, descriptions of ongoing projects, background on gene therapy
- Inherinet - Consortium of researchers from European institutions focused on developing gene therapy of hematopoietic stem cells for inherited diseases
- Innovation: A Genetic Rescue for a Tattered Immune System? - story from the PBS program, featuring an animated gene therapy primer
- International Association for Cytobiological Therapies - Represent scientists and the general practitioners of cell therapy. Includes annual conference, news, courses, and bulletins
- International Symposium on Gene Therapy for Hemophilia - offers abstracts from the 1997 conference
- International Symposium on Molecular Diagnostics & Skin Gene Therapy - addresses the latest results and challenges in molecular diagnostics and gene therapy of human diseases. March 27-29, 2003; Duesseldorf, Germany
- Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - A leader in the development of gene therapy products to treat a variety of cancers
- InvivoGen - Tools for gene therapy and cancer research including plasmid and cloning vectors, gene collections, selection antibiotics, mycoplasma curing kit, and prodrugs
- Japan Society of Gene Therapy - Facilitates interdisciplinary gene therapy research between investigators performing basic and applied research and clinical trials through academic conferences, international symposia and publications
- Jesse's Journey - The Foundation for Gene and Cell Therapy - A registered charitable organization raising funds for research in gene and cell based therapies focusing on Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases
- Laboratory for Cancer Gene Therapy at Hamburg University - Gene therapy research program in colon, lung and bladder cancer are being conducted by the laboratory of Dr. Andreas Block
- Molecular Medicine Bioservices, Inc. - A development and manufacturing company based in San Diego dedicated to the production of high-quality, clinical grade, gene and cell based therapeutics and reagents
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute - Cell and Gene Therapy - The CAGT group of MCRI focuses on gene therapy research for neurological, haematological and liver diseases affecting babies, children and adolescents
- National Institutes of Health 2nd Gene Therapy Policy Conference - research design and safety considerations related to lentivirus vectors for human gene transfer research. March 9, 1998
- Office of Biotechnology Activities at the NIH - Monitors scientific progress and ethical issues in basic and clinical research involving recombinant DNA and human gene transfer at NIH funded institutions
- Oxagen Limited - Perform genetic analysis on collections of family samples so as to understand the mechanisms and causes of common diseases, in order to identify new drug targets, the validation of targets and the development of diagnostics
- The Gene Delivery Group at the University of Birmingham - Works primarily on developing non-viral and polymer vectors for cancer gene therapy
- The Journal of Gene Medicine - An information source on all aspects of human gene therapy. It offers an international comprehensive summary of both published and ongoing clinical trials. Also includes reviews on basic and therapeutic issues
