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When was the first attempt at modifying human DNA performed?
When was the first attempt at modifying human DNA performed?
The first attempt at modifying human DNA was performed in 1980, by Martin Cline.
What is gene therapy?
What is gene therapy?
Gene therapy is a medical technology that aims to produce a therapeutic effect through the manipulation of gene expression or through altering the biological properties of living cells.
When was the first successful nuclear gene transfer in humans performed and approved by the National Institutes of Health?
When was the first successful nuclear gene transfer in humans performed and approved by the National Institutes of Health?
The first successful nuclear gene transfer in humans, approved by the National Institutes of Health, was performed in May 1989.
Who performed the first therapeutic use of gene transfer and the first direct insertion of human DNA into the nuclear genome?
Who performed the first therapeutic use of gene transfer and the first direct insertion of human DNA into the nuclear genome?
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When did Gendicine become the first gene therapy to receive regulatory approval?
When did Gendicine become the first gene therapy to receive regulatory approval?
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