Definition of Germ line gene therapy

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Germ line gene therapy

The term 'Germ line gene therapy' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'An experimental process of inserting genes into germ cells or fertilized eggs to cause a genetic change that can be passed on to offspring. May be used to alleviate effects associated with a genetic disease'.

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