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Science News for November 29, 1998


Jefferson Scientists Use Gene Repair Technique To Change Albino Mice Cells To Black

Researchers at Jefferson Medical College successfully used a gene repair technique to change the color of white albino mice cells to black, restoring melanin production and correcting a genetic mutation. The breakthrough holds promise as a potential treatment for some hereditary diseases by correcting the underlying genetic defect.

SourceThomas Jefferson University·JournalNature Biotechnology·DateNov 29, 1998