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Gene therapy has so far been explored mainly in the treatment of rare diseases, but researchers are now turning to how it may be used to treat type 1 diabetes. Gene therapy advocates say the research could transform type 1 treatment, but the research is in its early stages and many obstacles need to be cleared. Read more