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Gene therapy for an inherited swallowing disorder.

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  1. Oct 28, 2026
    EARLY RESULTS: EVERY TREATED PATIENT RESPONDEDCompany results · 9 people

    Gene therapy improved swallowing in all 9 patients so far, maker says

    Benitec says every person treated with its one-time gene therapy for an inherited muscle disease that weakens swallowing met its response goals. The study is small and has no comparison group.