Study: Researchers successfully treat babies with 'bubble boy' disease using gene therapy

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Researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have cured babies with “bubble boy” disease through gene therapy involving a re-engineered virus.

Danny Thomas kisses the toe of St. Jude Thaddeus as Mrs. Thomas looks on during the formal opening of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital February 4, 1962. "This is the greatest day of my life," the television performer observed."If I should die this minute, I would know why I was born." Some 9,000 people turned out for the opening.

Richard Shadyac CEO of ALSAC along with members of state and local government announce a state funded $12 million expansion of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital during press conference at the downtown hospital. The City of Memphis will also invest $25 million into public infrastructure work of the Pinch District, the area surrounding St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which officials say will bring 1,800 new jobs.September 22, 2016 - St.

 

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