Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305961135
Author: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 18RE
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The reason why the pioneering works on gene therapy are focused on SCID instead of on diabetes is to be discussed.

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People suffering from SCID disease have a very weak immune system and have a low quality of life.

There are some remedies that can help the people suffering from SCID to lead a normal life.

SCID is considered a life-threatening disease.

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