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Gene therapy in a syringe: simplifying life-saving cures for millions

Aug 17, 2026 · 14m

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Gabe Spitzer talks to Dr. Hans-Peter Kiem from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center about breakthroughs in gene therapy. He is working on a new way to fight cancer that avoids the grueling process of chemotherapy and instead is administered with a simple shot that sends healthy particles into the body to repair defective cells.