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= Gene therapy
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Gene therapy is a medical technique that involves altering the genes inside a patient's cells to treat or prevent disease. The goal of gene therapy is to correct or replace faulty genes that are responsible for disease development or progression. There are several approaches to gene therapy, including: 1. **Gene Replacement**: Introducing a normal copy of a gene to replace a mutated or nonfunctional gene.