The Viral Origins of the Placenta

In this installment of Teach Me in 10 we're joined by the renowned scientist Dr Ali Khademhosseini, director and CEO of the Terasaki Institute.

The most common form of muscular dystrophy is called Duchenne. The disease is caused by a faulty gene that interferes with how muscle cells produce a protein called dystrophin. It’s part of a vital protein complex that works to strengthen and protect muscle fibers.

This video aims to address frequently questions, hopes and concerns that patients and caregivers, across many different diseases, have about gene therapy.