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apr 21, 2002 - First successful gene therapy

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In April 2002, the first successful gene therapy is carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London. It cures 18-month-old Rhys Evans of "bubble boy" disease (severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID).

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apr 21, 2002
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~ 24 years ago

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