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STAT+: Can ultrasound unlock the power of gene therapy? A startup makes big claims
Sonothera, a California startup, claims its ultrasound technology could treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases, though it lacks clinical data. Animal study results presented by the company have sparked skepticism from experts like Eric Olson and Jeffrey Chamberlain, who question the feasibility of the claims.
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