Making Profits, Saving Lives with Gene Therapy
BioMedWire Editorial Coverage: After thirty years of development, gene therapy is seeing a surge of progress and profitability. Gene therapies tackle diseases by altering the genetic makeup of patients’ cells. Recent mergers and research developments make this a promising time to invest in the sector. Gene therapy companies are developing treatments for everything from cancer and HIV to skin diseases. Genprex Inc. (NASDAQ: GNPX) (GNPX Profile) is developing treatments to tackle lung cancer. Spark Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCE), which recently entered a merger agreement with the Roche Group, targets ailments such as retinal and neurodegenerative diseases. Dyadic International Inc. (OTCQX:…