An article by the BBC reported that for the first time ever, stem cell technology and precision gene therapy, “have been united for the first time in humans.”

Such a development could eventually create treatment for patients using their own cells. Currently, stems cells created from a patient cannot be used to treat that patient’s genetic illness. The reason for this is that the stem cells also inherit the genetic error that causes the illness. Scientists, however, have been able to overcome this obstacle, although they also admitted they still needed to conduct safety tests.

A scientist interviewed regarding the new process said that while it is difficult to perform, “the potential is enormous.”

For more details on this news, click on the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15272081