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Trial of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Put on Hold
Trial of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Put on Hold
The US Food and Drug Administration halts a study by Solid Biosciences after a patient experiences severe side effects following treatment.
Trial of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Put on Hold
Trial of Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Put on Hold

The US Food and Drug Administration halts a study by Solid Biosciences after a patient experiences severe side effects following treatment.

The US Food and Drug Administration halts a study by Solid Biosciences after a patient experiences severe side effects following treatment.

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