Gene therapy has been used to produce an effective treatment for ___.

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Gene therapy has been used to produce an effective treatment for SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency), also known as "Bubble Boy Disease." This inherited disorder causes a weakened immune system, making affected individuals vulnerable to infections and diseases. Gene therapy can involve the introduction of functional copies of the defective gene, or the correction of the mutated gene itself, leading to improved immune function. Gene therapy has not yet been proven effective in producing a cure for cancer, Parkinson's disease, or diseases caused by the adenovirus.

Gene Therapy Has Been Used to Produce an Effective Treatment