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(Another) Oscar of science awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision
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(Another) Oscar of science awarded to team behind gene therapy that restores lost vision

How amazing is it that a married couple, who met while dissecting a brain, have now won a massive $3 million prize for their groundbreaking gene therapy that restores vision? Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire, along with Katherine High, have transformed lives with their work on Luxturna, which helps those with a genetic disorder causing blindness. Their journey has been filled with challenges, but the joy of seeing patients experience sight for the first time is simply miraculous. It’s a thrilling time for science, even as they express concerns about the future of research in the US.
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