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Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Recent developments in gene therapy hold out hope for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including fatal lung cancer.
Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) is focused on using gene therapy to tackle lung cancer, developing new drugs that can be used alongside existing treatments. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has created a state-of-the-art research center focused on gene therapy treatments, which it uses for illnesses including cancer. Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ: GILD) is using biotechnology to tackle a range of challenging diseases, including HIV and hepatitis. Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT) is developing 20 different genetic treatments for a wide range of diseases. Merck & Company Inc. (NYSE: MRK) has treatments in development for both prostate and lung cancer, offering further hope for those battling potentially fatal diseases.