Researchers correct genetic mutation that causes IPEX, a life–threatening autoimmune syndrome. Date:January 10, 2019Source:University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences Summary:Researchers have created a method for modifying blood stem cells to reverse the genetic mutation that causes a life–threatening autoimmune syndrome called IPEX. UCLA researchers led by Dr. Donald Kohn have created a method for modifying blood stem cells to reverse the genetic mutation that causes a life–threatening autoimmune syndrome called IPEX. The gene therapy, which was tested in mice, is similar to the technique Kohn...