The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

Researchers Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire win $3 million Breakthrough Prize

Jean Bennett and Albert Maguire received the $3 million Breakthrough Prize for developing Luxturna, a gene therapy that restored vision in patients. Approved in the U.S. in 2017, this treatment has significantly improved the lives of those with Leber congenital amaurosis. Bennett expressed concern about potential damage to scientific research from current political influences.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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