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Gene Therapy

Synopsis
Katie Adams, who was born in 1982 without an immune system, was the first baby to survive a bone marrow transplant. Great Ormond Street Hospital, where the operation was performed, now offers unique new treatment including revolutionary gene therapy. Looks at gene therapy and its connection with Darwin.
Series
Perspective, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.
Year of production
1994
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
bone marrow transplantation; gene therapy; immune system

Credits

Director
Mike Lockey
Producer
Bob Thorpe
Writer
Mike Lockey

Production Company

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone
020 7928 2345
Fax
020 7928 5037
Address
Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU
Notes
Contact: Vince Sannessee

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email
lts@londontv.com
Web
http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7434 1121
Fax
020 7734 0619
Address
21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW

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