Lisa and Jack Nash Obtained Compatible Stem Cells That Cured

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lisa and Jack Nash obtained compatible stem cells that cured their young daughter Molly's Fanconi anemia by

• A)allowing Molly to undergo gene therapy on the affected cells.
• B)allowing Molly to undergo gene therapy on her germ cells.
• C)using umbilical cord stem cells from an unrelated donor.
• D)using umbilical cord stem cells from a younger sibling,who was conceived and selected for this purpose.

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