Gene Medicine: Promise Delivered?

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The dream of the genetic revolution is new therapies for diseases that currently have no cure -- but we aren't there yet. A look at the technical challenges that have proved larger than expected, and the cutting edge of research today.

In This Series

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Baby with stethoscope.

Slowed Promise of Gene Therapy

Hopes soared for cures to diseases like cystic fibrosis. What happened?

By Jeffrey Helm, 23 Jan 2008

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Dr. Kishor Wasan

Hope for a Gene-based Cancer Cure, Special Delivery

Focus is on gene medicine wrapped in tiny fat balls.

By Jeffrey Helm, 24 Jan 2008

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CDRD CEO Natalie Dakers

Facing the Cost of Gene Drugs

UBC centre helps industry clear big R&D hurdles.

By Jeffrey Helm, 25 Jan 2008

The Gem of Canadian Science that Harper Killed

Experimental Lakes Area was world famous; its findings might have saved Canada billions.

By Andrew Nikiforuk