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The Open University

Gene therapy

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This introductory course explores genetic medicine and gene therapy, with attention to somatic and germline approaches and the ethical questions raised by designer babies.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
  • 1 Genetic medicine: dreams and realities
  • 2 Gene therapy
  • 2 Gene therapy
  • 3 Somatic gene therapy
  • 3 Somatic gene therapy
  • 4 Germline gene therapy
  • 4 Germline gene therapy
  • 5 Designer babies?
  • 5 Designer babies?
  • Conclusion
  • Take the next step
  • Acknowledgements

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