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HMS researchers, surgeon, and patient family team up to treat people with Usher syndrome type 1F

by RICK GROLEAU and CATHERINE CARUSO October 19, 2023 Research

HMS scientists are pursuing three gene therapies with the hope that at least one will treat progressive blindness caused by Usher syndrome type 1F.

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