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Out of the bubble: How a world-first gene therapy gave Matthew a second chance at life
The treatment used harvested stem cells and chemotherapy to rebuild his immune system, and researchers say a $5 million grant is advancing simpler injections.
Until recently, Matthew Rozek has spent his life avoiding everyday germs. This has meant avoiding parties, shopping malls, flights, and public transport. But a new gene therapy treatment has given him a new lease on life.